Chicken Poppy Seed Salad Greek Yogurt and Mayo

This Chicken Poppy Seed Salad combines tender chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds for a dish that's flavorful and versatile. Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, or over greens for a quick and satisfying meal.

5 servings

chicken poppyseed salad with ritz crackers on the side.

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Ingredients

2 cups (250 g) cooked chicken, cubed
½ cup (60-75 g) sliced almonds or chopped pecans, - toasted
1 stalk (40-50 g) finely chopped celery
1-2 tablespoons poppy seeds
⅓ cup (43 g) dried cranberries
¼ cup (50 g) unflavored Greek yogurt - unflavored
½ cup (112 g) mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
pinch sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed, 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans,, 1 stalk finely chopped celery, 1-2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup unflavored Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, pinch sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt together in a bowl until combined.
Chill.

Notes

Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Not recommended—the texture changes after thawing.

Dressing note: Store-bought poppy seed dressings are usually too sweet and thin for this style of salad.

Nutritional Information