Mexican Chicken Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish that combines seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing. It’s perfect as a light meal, a side dish, or even a filling for tacos or wraps. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to make it at home!
Mexican Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (grilled, roasted, or rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional, for extra spice)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the salad ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese. If you’re adding jalapeños, include them here too.
2. Make the dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Taste the dressing and add honey or agave syrup if you’d like a little sweetness to balance the flavors.
3. Combine the salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently, making sure all ingredients are coated with the creamy dressing.
4. Serve:
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This salad is great as a standalone meal, or you can serve it with tortilla chips or in a tortilla wrap for a Mexican-inspired meal.
This Mexican Chicken Salad is full of fresh, vibrant flavors and textures that make it a satisfying and nutritious dish. It’s also customizable—feel free to add more veggies, swap out the cheese, or adjust the spice level to your liking. Enjoy! 🥑🌮🍗
