Ensalada de Pollo
Ensalada de Pollo is a traditional Mexican chicken salad with a creamy dressing and veggies. Simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 8
Calories: 459kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Juice of ½ lemon or 1 lime
- Salt as desired
- 4 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 1 cup potato cooked and diced
- 1 8-ounce can carrots drained
- 1 8-ounce can peas drained
- 1 8-ounce can corn drained
- pickled jalapenos + brine (optional)
Instructions
- In a container, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon, salt.
- (If adding the jalapeno brine, add 1 tablespoon of the brine here).
- Mix until combined.
- Add the chicken and mix well.
- Then add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Taste for salt.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve along with saltine cracker, chips, or a tostada and top with jalapeños.
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Notes
*** Optional: It is very common for Mexican cooks to add the pickled jalapeno brine to the sauce mixture. It'll make the dish a little spicy and more tangy. This is totally optional. To add, simply add 1 tablespoon to this recipe.
- Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! This dish tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge because the flavors have time to blend together. - Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely. Using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quicker and adds extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2899IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg