December 29, 2023
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounces) romaine salad mix (about 8 cups)
- 1 pound sliced cooked chicken
- 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
Method
- Arrange romaine on 4 serving plates. Top with chicken, strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges and blueberries. Sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle with dressing.
Prep/Cook 15 mins • Serves 4
This salad is hard to beat when it comes to colour, flavour and nutrition! It makes for a wonderful side on a summer day or a great main meal.

Ingredients 700–800g chicken breast (raw) 2 cups cooked lentils 3–4 small beetroot (about 400g total) 6–8 cups rocket (arugula) or spinach 2 cucumbers (sliced) 1 small red onion (thinly sliced) 2 tsp olive oil (total) Juice of 1–2 lemons Spice rub 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp paprika 3 garlic cloves (minced) Salt + black pepper Method Step one - Cook The Chicken Coat chicken with spices and garlic. Grill, bake, or pan-cook with minimal oil until cooked through. Slice. Step two - Prepare The Beetroot Roast at 200°C for ~30–40 min (or use pre-cooked), then slice. Step Three - Build The Bowl Divide greens, lentils, beetroot, cucumber, and onion across 4 bowls. Top with protein Add sliced chicken evenly. Step four - Dress It Lightly Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over each bowl. Step five - Serve & Enjoy Toss lightly if desired, or keep layered for presentation. Serve immediately while the chicken is warm for the best flavour. Nutritional Information & Cooking Times Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 - 40 minutes 450 kcal | 7g Fat | 53g Protein | 37g Carbohydrates


