About
If you’re looking for an easy yet delicious summer lunch, your search is over! This Summer Chicken Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is nourishing and filling, yet light enough for you to crave it on the hottest days of the year. This salad is full of tender chicken, fresh spinach, juicy berries, sweet grapes, and more; it’s certainly not like any chicken salad you’ve tried before! It’s topped with a scrumptious homemade citrus poppyseed dressing for the perfect finishing touch. Summer Chicken Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is just what you need to satisfy your hunger during the summer months!
Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 1 1/2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup red grapes
- 1/4 cup green grapes
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup blackberries
- 1/2 orange, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced and blanched
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts, optional
- For the citrus poppyseed dressing: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Directions
Step 1 -Mix all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 2 -Add all the dressing ingredients to a medium-sized bowl, and whisk to combine.
Step 3 -Dress the salad and serve.

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