Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

Recipe adapted from Amy Hannon of Euna Mae’s.

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 1 1/2 c. strawberries, halved
• 1/4 c. champagne or rose vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 TBSP sugar
• 1-2 TBSP honey, plus more if needed
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 2/3 c. light olive oil
• 1 TBSP poppy seeds

Salad:

• 6-8 c. mixed lettuce
• 1 rotisserie chicken, breast meat pulled
• 2 c. fresh strawberries, halved
• 1/2 – 1 red onion, sliced
• Honey roasted pecans, or any pecan
• Crumbled feta

Directions:

1. Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine combine strawberries, vinegar, salt, sugar, honey, and mayonnaise. Blend for a few seconds until smooth. Add the olive oil and poppy seeds and blend until the dressing comes together. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
2. Salad: In a large serving bowl, or individual bowl/plates, add the lettuce and lightly toss with dressing, then add the chicken, strawberry halves, onion slices, pecans, and feta and drizzle with more dressing.

Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad: