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Mexican Chicken Salad
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Recipe By: Alice Morrow
Mexican Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 4 c. chopped cooked chicken (leftover or store-bought roasted chicken)
- 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ c. chopped green pepper
- ⅓ c. chopped red pepper
- 1 (16-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11-oz.) can Mexicorn, drained
- 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ c. Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ c. Miracle whip or mayo
- 1 (1.25-oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
- Corn chips
- Shredded lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 2 medium avocados, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 (2 ¼-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- Fresh lime juice, optional
Instructions
- Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the yogurt or sour cream, mayo and taco seasoning. Mix well.
- Pour over chicken mixture. Toss and taste for seasoning. Cover and chill.
- To plate up: Place corn chips on each plate; top with lettuce; spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the lettuce; top with tomato, avocado and olives.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Serve.
Notes
*****Ground beef, pork or seafood can be substituted for the chicken. You can also use other beans.