Strawberry Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Strawberry Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta; 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, torn into bitesize pieces; 1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup walnut pieces, toasted; ½ cup green onion, sliced; 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced; 4 -8 leaves bibb lettuce; ½ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons red onions, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ⅔ cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon poppy seed

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, torn into bitesize pieces
1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup walnut pieces, toasted
½ cup green onion, sliced
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
4 -8 leaves bibb lettuce
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons red onions, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed

1
Cook pasta as directed.
2
Drain, rinse with cold water to cool.
3
Drain well.
4
While cooking pasta combine all remaining salad ingredients except strawberries and lettuce.
5
In blender combine sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice and mustard.
6
Cover, blend until well mixed.
7
With blender running add oil in slow steady stream blending until dressing is thick and smooth.
8
Add poppy seed, pulse a few times to mix.
9
Just before serving, gently stir strawberries into salad.
10
Serve immediately so strawberries do not discolor dressing (best to eat in one setting, leftovers become soggy).
11
Arrange lettuce on serving platter.
12
Spoon salad over lettuce.

1545

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta, 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, torn into bitesize pieces, 1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup walnut pieces, toasted, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Strawberry Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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