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How to Make Lime-Berry Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and vibrant salad to add to your summer meal rotation? Look no further than this delicious Lime-Berry Chicken Salad. This salad combines tender chicken breast with a zesty lime dressing and an assortment of fresh berries for a burst of flavor in every bite. It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet, and makes for a light and satisfying meal on a hot day.

The star of this recipe is the tender and juicy chicken breast, which is seasoned with a blend of sp...

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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 pound baby spinach leaves
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, ends and strings removed
  • ½ cup pecan halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 salads

  • Toss chicken breasts, limeade, and pepper in a bowl. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. Remove skillet from the heat and set aside.
  • Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and onion in a blender. Process for about 20 seconds. With the blender on high speed, gradually add oil in a slow and steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds.
  • Arrange spinach on 4 salad plates and top with strawberries, peas, pecans, and the cooked chicken. Serve with the poppy seed dressing.

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