Best 8 Chicken Salad W Pineapple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Salad with Pineapple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette. This refreshing and vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring succulent chicken, sweet pineapple, crunchy celery, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy and creamy poppy seed dressing.

But that's not all! This versatile article also presents a collection of other enticing recipes that will satisfy every palate. From the classic Caesar Salad with its creamy and garlicky dressing, to the Mediterranean-inspired Greek Salad bursting with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese, this article is a treasure trove of culinary delights.

For those who love seafood, the Shrimp Scampi with Linguine is a must-try. Succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, tossed with tender linguine pasta, creates a dish that is both elegant and comforting.

And for a vegetarian option that packs a punch, the Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables is a colorful and nutritious choice. Quinoa, roasted vegetables, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing come together to create a salad that is both satisfying and guilt-free.

So, whether you're craving a light and refreshing chicken salad, a classic Caesar or Greek salad, a seafood extravaganza, or a hearty vegetarian option, this article has something for everyone. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD



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Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour dressing is simply delicious. -Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings plus 1 cup leftover dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons thawed limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
DRESSING:
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine limeade concentrate and pepper; add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds., In a large serving bowl, toss spinach with strawberries, peas, onion, chicken and 1/2 cup dressing. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 35g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD W/ PINEAPPLE POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE



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Red peppers and pineapple add the pizazz to this summery salad; while the pineapple poppyseed dressing is what makes this dish shine! I've made it as a meal, but also makes a beautiful addition to a picnic.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (430 g) bag broccoli coleslaw mix
366 g red peppers, diced (2 large)
78 g carrots, shredded
8 ounces pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
28 g cashews or 28 g sliced almonds
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients except dressing and cashews in a large bowl.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together until well combined.
  • Just before serving: Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 166.8, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 18.4

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 cups seedless grapes, halved
2 cups slivered almonds
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons dried dill
1 loaf white sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Boil the chicken in a large pot filled with water until done, about 45 minutes. Drain the chicken and set aside to cool. Once the chicken is cooled, dice into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the celery, grapes, almonds, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, poppy seeds and dill. Mix until the salad is fully combined. Cut the crusts off of the bread and place a few tablespoons in between each sandwich, pressing to make it easy to pick up. Cut on the diagonal to make 2 triangles to serve.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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My boyfriend is not a fan of pasta salads and he couldn't get enough of it! You can omit the pasta and place salad on sandwich roll or bread for a yummy chicken salad sandwich.

Provided by lee jean

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fusilli (spiral) pasta
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
6 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup slivered almonds
½ cup poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes; drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
  • Toss pasta, chicken, onion, cranberries, celery, and almonds together in a salad bowl; drizzle with poppy seed dressing and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 162.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

PINEAPPLE AND CHICKEN SALAD



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I serve this entree salad in hollowed-out pineapple halves as a pretty company dish. Tender chicken tossed with fruit, nuts and veggies is delicious with a mild curry dressing.-Ryma Shohami, Montreal, QC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fresh pineapple
4 cups sliced cooked chicken breast
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Cut pineapple in half; remove fruit, leaving 1-in. shells. Set shells aside for serving; cut fruit into cubes. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, raisins, almonds and 1 cup cubed pineapple (refrigerate remaining pineapple for another use)., In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, pineapple juice, mustard, curry and salt; add to chicken salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled., Line pineapple shells with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE



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From Paula Deen. Cooking time is chilling time. We are pineapple lovers so want to try this. Suggesting it be served on Recipe#413006. This makes more than you need and she also suggests serving it on a tossed salad composed of salad greens, cucumbers, red bell pepper, grape tomatoes, and radishes but think it would be great on the shrimp salad. I see that my juice can is for 6 ounces so suggest that you reduce the recipe to 1 cup yield if you are working with snack juice cans.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup extra light olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all and whisk until well blended.
  • She does say to chill for an hour, but think the flavors would be stronger the longer it chills.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 122.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.1

POPPY & SESAME SEED VINAIGRETTE



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This slightly sweet cider dressing converted my 3-yr-old into a "Salad Monster". She loves helping me make the vinaigrette, too!

Provided by DoubletheGarlic

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 3m

Yield 1 salad

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or 1/8 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a lidded jar and shake.
  • Add the wet ingredients and shake.
  • Good for one large or two small salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615, Fat 56.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Sodium 11.2, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 25.5, Protein 1.1

SESAME AND POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE



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The sesame seeds give this dressing depth. Great on a wide range of salad ingredients...spinach leaves, shredded cabbage, etc.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil, such as canola

Steps:

  • Place the vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and salt in a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until most of the sesame seeds are ground (stop the motor several times and scrape down the sides of the container). Scrape the contents into a small bowl, then whisk in the vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1145.4, Fat 113.7, SaturatedFat 14.8, Sodium 1600.6, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 6.7

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, organic produce and free-range, hormone-free chicken for the best flavor and nutritional value.
  • Make your own mayonnaise: Homemade mayonnaise is easy to make and tastes far better than store-bought. Plus, you can control the ingredients and avoid unhealthy additives.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their nutty flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, and chives, add a bright, flavorful touch to chicken salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Chill the chicken salad before serving: This helps the flavors to meld and makes the chicken salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with pineapple poppy seed vinaigrette is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are serving it for lunch, dinner, or a party, this chicken salad is sure to be a hit.

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