Even kids who don't like salad will enjoy this Mexican chicken salad recipe, because it's made with ingredients they enjoy, like corn, tortilla strips, chicken, and black beans.
Be sure to chop the lettuce into small, bite-sized pieces. That makes this chicken salad more appealing to kids.
Cornbread makes an excellent side with this chicken salad recipe.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded, cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1-1/2 cups fresh, frozen or canned corn (if using canned, rinse and drain)
- 1 14. oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 2 16 oz. packages romaine lettuce
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or prepared tortilla strips (such as Fresh Express)
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- For the Peanutty Cilantro-Lime Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- juice of 3 limes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 6 dashes hot sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
Preparation:
- For the salad, place first five ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl. Toss well.
- Just before serving, top with tortilla chips and dressing.
- For the Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree. Taste, and adjust seasonings.
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