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Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

By Valerie · March 31, 2017 · Updated June 29, 2020 3 Comments

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A tangy, lightly sweet poppy seed dressing graces this pretty Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad. Layer it with lettuce on potato buns for a delicious, light meal. Perfect for a spring buffet!

Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad on potato buns with green leaf lettuce in a white serving dish with potato chips.

This newest addition to my chicken salad family has been waiting to make an appearance here for years and I’m so happy that today is the day. Friends, it is wonderful!

Any recipe involving poppy seeds seems appropriate for spring and Easter to me. Not sure what the deal is with that, but that’s the facts man. I can picture these little sandwiches on the table mixed in with all the other offerings at an Easter buffet. They also make for a super delicious lunch or light dinner any old time of year.

Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad on potato buns with green leaf lettuce in a white serving dish with potato chips. light meal!

And, it’s one more way for me to use rotisserie chicken. Always a fabulous shortcut.

CRANBERRY ALMOND POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

Poppy seed dressing in a white bowl with a whisk.

This from-scratch poppy seed dressing really makes this recipe incredible. Some mayo, a little Greek yogurt, a touch of sugar and apple cider vinegar for that sweet-tang. A couple of simple seasonings and poppy seeds complete the picture.

Chopped cooked chicken, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, chopped celery and red onion in the bowl with the poppy seed dressing.

A tangy, lightly sweet poppy seed dressing graces this pretty Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad. Layer it on rolls for a delicious, light meal!

Then, it’s just a matter of adding some dried cranberries, slivered almonds, celery, red onion, and the chicken.

Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad in a white mixing bowl.

Combine the mixture and it is ready to serve. This salad is delicious immediately upon mixing or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad on potato buns with green leaf lettuce in a white serving dish with potato chips.

It is absolutely delicious served on these little potato buns but I also love it on lightly toasted sliced sourdough or a flaky croissant.

Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad Sandwiches in a white serving dish with potato chips.

Other chicken salad recipes you might like:

Crunchy Sweet Chicken Salad
Curry Chicken Salad
Long Grain and Wild Rice Chicken Salad

Three picture collage of Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Sandwiches.

CRANBERRY ALMOND POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

A tray of Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Sandwiches on small buns.

Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

A tangy, lightly sweet poppy seed dressing graces this pretty Cranberry Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad. Layer it with lettuce on potato buns for a delicious, light meal. Perfect for a spring buffet!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

For the Poppy Seed Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

For the Chicken Salad:

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked chopped chicken breast (I used a rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add chicken salad ingredients and toss until the dressing is thoroughly incorporated.
  • Serve on slider rolls, croissants, wraps, or lightly toasted bread with lettuce leaves. Cover and immediately refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Mary says

    December 27, 2020 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe…my new favorite chicken salad

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  2. RoadLord says

    April 7, 2017 at 9:56 am

    My wife whipped us up a batch of this, it’s excellent!
    Light, creamy, tangy, poppy seeds and almonds give it a nice crunch.
    You’re really making a believer out of me on the yogurt/mayo dressing thang.
    Awesome recipe.
    Thanks, Valerie!

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    • Valerie says

      April 8, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Hey there, Roadlord! So glad you liked it. Greek yogurt has been a kitchen staple for me for quite some time now. There are SO many things you can do with it. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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