It’s Spring and for me that means it’s time to play around with all things lemon and poppy seed. This Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Salad is a fun twist on a classic chicken salad. That’s chicken salad, not chicken in a salad. Most of the time when you think of lemon and poppy seed, you think of sweet treats. But, not today!

This chicken salad is savory through and through. The bright pop of lemon and the bit of crunch from the poppy seeds really makes this a chicken salad to remember. It’s perfect all on its own or used on a sandwich or as part of a Spring inspired green leaf salad. Though I would absolutely stuff this chicken salad into a tomato too!

I lightened this chicken salad up by using some plain greek yogurt in place of some of the mayonnaise. I also used white meat boneless skinless chicken and loaded it full of fresh veggies like celery and carrots. The smooth, rich and creamy texture mixed with the brightness of the lemon makes this Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Salad PERFECT for Spring time!

It’s quick and easy to make and is great for meal prepping lunches for the week.

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

Yield: 8

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

A lightened up lemon and poppy seed based chicken salad. Perfect to schemer on a sandwich, atop some fresh greens, or even scooped up with crackers!

Ingredients

2 Lb. Cooked Chicken Breast, Shredded or Chopped
3/4 C. Celery, Chopped
1/2 C. Light Mayonnaise
1/4 C. Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
1/4 C. Carrot, Shredded
1/4 C. Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp. Chopped Green Onion
1 Tbsp. Poppy Seeds
Zest of 2 Lemons
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

Combine everything together in a medium bowl and stir until well mixed.
Cover and store in the fridge or divide evenly among dishes for meal prep or to enjoy right away!

Calories

244.94

Fat (grams)

7.97

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.74

Carbs (grams)

5.43

Fiber (grams)

1.27

Net carbs

4.15

Sugar (grams)

1.97

Protein (grams)

36.60

Sodium (milligrams)

265.83

Cholesterol (grams)

99.14

Nutritional Claims: High Protein • Low Carb • Sugar Conscious • Keto Friendly • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Sugar Added • Sulphite Free