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Mexican Chicken Salad
A flavorful and hearty salad combining cooked chicken, vegetables, pasta, and a creamy dressing with a Mexican twist.
Ingredients
Protein
- 16 oz chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
Vegetables
- 8 oz carrots (cooked and diced)
- 14 oz potato (cooked and diced)
- 5 oz celery (finely chopped)
- 6 oz canned sweet peas (drained)
- 1 apple apple (peeled and diced)
Dressing and Cheese
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream or Mexican cream
- 1 cup American or sharp Cheddar Cheese
Additional
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Saltine crackers Saltine crackers
- Pickled jalapeños and carrot slices Pickled jalapeños and carrot slices
- 16 oz elbow pasta (cooked according to package instructions)
- 1 cup of sour cream or Mexican cream
- 1 cup American or sharp Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Combine cooked chicken, vegetables, pasta, and diced apple in a large bowl.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and shredded cheese to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley.
- Serve chilled with saltine crackers and pickled jalapeños on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.