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Salpicon de Pollo mixed in a large, glass Pyrex plate.
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Salpicon de Pollo

Salpicon de Pollo is a tasty chicken salad dressed in a light and yummy lime vinaigrette. It’s the perfect dish for picnics, beach days, or potlucks. Serve on a tostada, with saltine crackers, or chips, and enjoy!
Prep Time12 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

For the Lime Vinaigrette:

For Chicken Salad

  • 2 breasts chicken already cooked
  • 1 jalapeno diced (or 1 diced pickled jalapeno)
  • ½ bunch chopped cilantro
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ½ cup pickled onions (or ¼ sliced red onion)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced

Instructions

  • Add the ingredients for the lime vinaigrette in a small bowl.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Add the ingredients for the chicken salad in a large container.
  • Pour the lime vinaigrette on top, and mix well to combine.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Add the avocado right before you're ready to serve.
  • Serve with tostadas, saltine crackers, or chips.

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Notes

You can also make Salpicon de Pollo using leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
It will last 3-5 days in the fridge.
Freezing this dish is not recommended.
Whisk the vinaigrette right before pouring over the rest of the ingredients. 
Add the avocado at the end, right before you’re ready to serve – either mixed into the chicken salad or as a topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 25.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.7mg