How to Make Lemon Poppyseed Garlic Chicken Salad

Posted By Kimberly Turner on May 4, 2012 in Chicken, Citrus, Cooking How-To Videos, Garlic, Healthy, Lemons, Main Dishes, Salads, Snacks Recipes | 0 comments

There are times when you’re just looking for a quick snack or meal without having to get in the kitchen to cook, especially when it becomes nice and warm outside.

This is a recipe you can complete in 10 minutes without having to cook.

I really enjoy making chicken salads and tuna salads with different, interesting ingredients that make them sing on your palate.

Here’s a Lemon Poppyseed Garlic Chicken Salad recipe that you’ll absolutely love. Be sure to also check out my Different Kind of Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe for more ideas.

Type: Salad Recipe
Prep Time: 10 min
Yield: Enough for 4 sandwiches on bagels.

Nutrition Facts:
If you’re looking for a healthier version, use low-fat mayonnaise.

The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements & directions. Please enjoy the video below.

Ingredients:

3 cups chicken – chunked
1 tbsp mayonnaise – I prefer Polish-Style
1 tbsp plain yogurt – I prefer Balkan Style
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup red pepper – minced
1/4 cup celery – minced
2 tbsp green onion – sliced
1 clove garlic – finely minced
2 dashes cayenne pepper
1 tbsp poppy seeds – optional
freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
sea salt – to taste

Instructions:

Break chicken into small, bite-sized pieces, but not shredded.
Finely dice celery stalk by cutting lengthwise into 4, then slicing finely. Dice red pepper & slice green onion. Finely mince garlic clove.
Add yogurt, mayonnaise, red pepper, celery, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, seeds, pepper & sea salt to taste.
Mix until chicken is evenly coated with mayonnaise and yogurt.

* Tip: I prefer to eat my chicken salad on poppyseed bagels, wrapped in romaine lettuce leaves, inside of a pita or on crackers.

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I hope you enjoy this Chicken Recipe on Cooking with Kimberly. Until next time…

Eat Deliciously!