Strawberry Spinach Chicken Salad
Strawberry Spinach salad with a poppy seed dressing is a classic and one of my favorites. Well I took that classic and gave it a chicken salad spin. The chicken salad itself is gluten free and packed with all sorts of the alphabet vitamins (B vitamins, E, K, C, and A), manganese and magnesium, protein, and dietary fiber. Another great thing about this chicken salad is it can be prepared quickly by using a rotisserie chicken or leftover Cast Iron Roasted Chicken.
This salad sings the song of Spring. I am anticipating I will serve it on repeat all the way through summer. I kept it light by using just enough mayo to bring it together. No one likes a soggy chicken salad. You can eat it plain as is, as a sandwich, on a rice cake (one of my favorite ways), as a lettuce wrap, or with crackers -just to name a few 😉
I just want to shout to you TRY IT! YOU WILL LOVE IT! I PROMISE! IT IS SO GOOD! but I think shouting is a little rude so I won’t. I could see serving this Strawberry Spinach Chicken Salad at a ladies luncheon, a bridal shower, or baby shower, or heck even after you just get out of the shower-shower. Put it in some of those mini phyllo shells and have yourself a fancy appetizer. Let me know how you would serve it!
Strawberries — pistachios— poppy seeds — this has to be the best chicken salad ever!
Ooh this is a new combination for me to try! I love mixing fruit into dishes so this is right up my street! I would probably eat it just the way it is ha. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
I usually roast a whole chicken once per week and am always looking for more ways to use the leftover chicken. Thanks for the new idea.
You’re welcome Sara. I love having roasted chicken on hand because there are so many ways to use it!
I love strawberry and spinach but I am also discovering my liking for strawberry and asparagus. Ever tried that? I just love how this salad screams spring freshness!
I haven’t had that combo together. Love the idea of it.
Love the flavor combos. I need to be using strawberries in savory dishes more often!
Another to try! I may have the stuff for this even! Will be great with my own spinach and strawberries from the garden!
Great way to use up leftover crock-pot chicken that you are always making 🙂