I have many favorite chicken salad recipes, but my family and friends love spicy food. That’s when this Mexican chicken salad fits the bill. Serve it as a side dish at BBQs or as an entree on a busy night after work.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken meat
- ½ cup julienned carrots
- ¼ cup julienned red bell pepper
- ¼ cup julienned jicama
- ¼ cup julienned red onion
- 2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, gently mix chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, jicama, red onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, taco seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 607 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat44g | 56% |
Saturated Fat9g | 45% |
Cholesterol62mg | 21% |
Sodium1140mg | 50% |
Total Carbohydrate38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber10g | 35% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein22g | |
Vitamin C29mg | 145% |
Calcium60mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium900mg | 19% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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