WW Poppy Seed Salad

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The WW Poppy Seed Salad with chicken and apple is a refreshing and light salad, especially for Weight Watchers out there. It contains apples, chicken, celery, and poppy seed dressing. You can easily meal prep this salad and use it whenever you need to. The WW Poppy Seed Salad with chicken and apple is low in calories and rich in lean protein; it also reduces your WW points. This salad is not only tasty and full of flavors but also full of nutrition. It is a good option for Weight Watchers who aim to consume a low-calorie diet.

STATS:

  • No. of Calories: 225 kcal
  • Prep duration: 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 bowl
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total duration: Thirty minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 4
  • Course: Salad

EQUIPMENT:

  • Spoon
  • Grill pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

INGREDIENTS:

FOR SALAD:

  • 2 cups of boneless & skinless chicken breast
  • 1 medium chopped apple
  • 2 cups of mixed salad greens
  • ½ cup of chopped celery
  • ¼ cup of thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tbsp of sliced & lightly toasted almonds (optional)

FOR DRESSING:

  • 1 tbsp of light mayonnaise (optional)
  • One tbsp of apple cider vinegar
  • Pepper to taste
  • One tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tsp of poppy seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup of Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • This is a source of lean protein. You can substitute this ingredient with turkey breast.

APPLE:

  • Apple adds crunch to the salad. For an alternative, use green apples.

NONFAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • It makes the salad dressing creamy. Low-fat sour cream is an alternative option for this ingredient.

POPPY SEEDS:

  • These provide the salad with a nutty flavor and a slight crunch. For an alternative, use chia seeds.

HONEY:

  • Honey helps in balancing the tangy flavor. For an alternative, use maple syrup.

ONION & CELERY:

  • These ingredients add freshness to the salad. As a substitute, use a cucumber.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. To prepare the chicken, season it with pepper and salt.
  2. Cook the chicken on each of its sides in the pan using cooking spray.
  3. Keep cooking for 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Cool the chicken and then shred it.
  5. To prepare the salad dressing, use a bowl.
  6. Whisk poppy seeds, mustard, honey, vinegar, light mayonnaise, and nonfat Greek yogurt in the bowl.
  7. For the taste to adjust, add pepper and salt accordingly.
  8. Take another bowl and add the cooked chicken, salad greens, chopped apple, celery, and red onion.
  9. Toss them together.
  10. Add the previous mixture on the salad and mix till you evenly cover the ingredients.
  11. If you desire, you can sprinkle some sliced almonds and then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can use a slice of whole-grain bread to pair with this salad.
  • To make a balanced meal with this salad, you can have a cup of skim milk alongside it.
  • You can serve this salad slightly chilled.

TIPS:

  • Utilize grilled chicken to save time.
  • For a vegan salad option, you can include vegan yogurt and tofu.
  • You can include some dried cranberries to add sweetness to the salad.
  • For the salad to remain crispy, include the dressing before serving.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store just the salad without its dressing on top in a sealed vessel for three days. Keep the dressing individually for about 5 days.

FREEZER:

  • It is not a good option to freeze this salad since the salad dressing does not freeze properly.

FAQs:

Does canned chicken work well for this salad?

  • You can use that, but after rinsing it, drain the canned chicken properly to remove any extra moisture.

Is making this recipe ahead of time a good option?

  • You can combine all the ingredients for storage, except apples and salad dressing; you can include them on top right before you want to serve the salad.

Is there another option for poppy seeds?

  • Sesame seeds or chia seeds can work great in place of poppy seeds.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 225 kcal
Net carbs: 12 grams
Iron: 1.3 grams
Total carbs: 15 grams
Vitamin A: 1450 IU
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 90 grams
Protein: 27 grams
Portion size: One bowl
Serving: Four
Potassium: 420 grams
Sodium: 280 grams
Weight Watcher Points: 3-4 points