Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken

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In this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that's ready in 10 minutes.

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Joy Howard
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Joy Howard

Joy Howard is a cookbook author, food stylist, and recipe developer. She writes a regular column about cooking with kids for the print edition of EatingWell, is the author of Disney Eats, and is a frequent contributor to America's Test Kitchen and Parents, among other brands and publishers.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens

  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken

  • 4 large strawberries, hulled and sliced

  • 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup)

  • 3 tablespoons poppy seed dressing (see Tip)

  • ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place greens, chicken, strawberries and goat cheese in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans, if desired.

Tips

Tip: Look for a store-bought salad dressing that's low in sodium and added sugar.

Or, make your own easy homemade poppy seed dressing.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
15g Fat
15g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 5g 10%
Protein 18g 37%
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Vitamin A 3197IU 64%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Folate 140mcg 35%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Potassium 430mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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