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Ensalada de Pollo

A refreshing chicken salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon honey Optional for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and cumin until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; however, it's best to add the dressing just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.

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