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Grilled Chicken Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
5 from 99 votes

Grilled Chicken Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Grilled Chicken Strawberry Poppyseed Salad combines marinated, grilled chicken with fresh berries, citrus fruits, and butter lettuce, all tossed in a tangy citrus poppyseed dressing. The mix of sweet fruits and savory grilled meat creates a balanced, textured salad ideal for warm-weather meals or light dinners.

Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 cups butter lettuce torn
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple sliced
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 3/4 cup mandarin orange
  • 1/4 cup cashews chopped, roasted
citrus poppyseed dressing
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 garlic minced, clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken in a baking dish or a resealable bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour it over the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or even overnight.
  2. Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per sides. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the butter lettuce with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the strawberries, pineapple, blueberries and oranges. Toss well. Add the chicken and cashews on top and drizzle on the dressing to serve.
citrus poppyseed dressing
  1. Combine the vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, honey, shallot, garlic, mustard powder, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until combined. With the processor on, stream in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified and comes together. Stir in the poppy seeds with a spoon and serve. This stays great in the fridge for a few days!