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.
Prep Time::15 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
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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
⅔ 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
In a large bowl, gently mix chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, jicama, red onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro.
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.