Kiki's Mexican Chicken Salad

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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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

  • 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

  1. In a large bowl, gently mix chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, jicama, red onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro.

  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)

607 Calories
44g Fat
38g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 607
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 1140mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 900mg 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.