Easy Chicken Salad with Lemon and Poppyseed

I love a good Easy Chicken Salad Recipe.  Adding in some lemon and poppy seed makes this even better.  Tons of flavor, crunch, and of course, a great healthy option.  You can make this a modified Paleo or gluten-free option if you serve over lettuce instead of on toast!

Easy Chicken Salad with Lemon and Poppyseed

Making chicken salad is one of those things every home cook learns.  This easy chicken salad recipe is an upscale take on a classic. By adding a bit of lemon juice, mustard, and poppy seeds, you have created a new experience that makes a simple sandwich completely different.  This one is truly kid tested and mother approved.

We often grab a rotisserie chicken at the local grocery or club store for a fast meal.  If you have that on hand, then it makes this even easier to manage this recipe in minutes.  Another great option is to use the tips in our friend Alea's cookbook, Prep Ahead Meals from Scratch for learning how to prepare bulk protein ahead of time for easy recipes.  I love her handy tips!

Ingredients for Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

• 3 Baked, Grilled, or Rotisserie Chicken Breasts, Cubed
• 1 Medium Green Apple, Diced
• 2-3 Green Onion Stalks, Chopped
• 1/4 c. Pecans, Chopped
• 1/2 c. Mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 T. Honey
• 1-1/2 T. Lemon Juice
• 1 T. Dijon Mustard
• 1 t. Poppy Seeds
• 1/2 t. Onion Powder
• Pinch of Salt

Directions for Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

Mix mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, onion powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Add diced chicken, green apples, pecans, and green onions and stir to combine.

Serve on rolls or a bed of lettuce.

Easy Chicken Salad with Lemon and Poppyseed

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author Savanah

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Ingredients

• 3 Baked Grilled, or Rotisserie Chicken Breasts, Cubed
• 1 Medium Green Apple Diced
• 2-3 Green Onion Stalks Chopped
• 1/4 c. Pecans Chopped
• 1/2 c. Mayonnaise light
• 1-1/2 T. Honey
• 1-1/2 T. Lemon Juice
• 1 T. Dijon Mustard
• 1 t. Poppy Seeds
• 1/2 t. Onion Powder
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions

• Mix mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, onion powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
• Add diced chicken, green apples, pecans, and green onions and stir to combine.
• Serve on rolls or a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal

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While I would serve this on lettuce cups to stay gluten-free, you may like this on a great crusty bread.  Baguettes, French bread toast, or even a nice whole grain toast are all excellent for this.  Sometimes, I even have enjoyed this on a nice multi-grain cracker. To make it Paleo, use a Paleo mayo and serve on lettuce cups (adjust nutritional info if using paleo mayo).  I like Primal Kitchen's Mayo for when I don't have any homemade on hand and this Paleo Mayo recipe from The Healthy Foodie.

No matter how you serve this easy chicken salad recipe, you'll love the bright flavors.  Since it is full of flavor yet still mild, it is ideal for the whole family.  I love keeping a batch of this on hand for a great lunch the kids can prepare for themselves in minutes.

More Lunch Ideas:

• Spinach and Beet Green Salad with Honey Glazed Salmon
• Paleo Taco Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe
• Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
• Paleo Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Cups

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