Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro

Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro
Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro
Use leftover cooked chicken, or buy a cooked chicken at the market or a take-out place. Serve the salad with warm tortillas, or try the chicken mixture (without the lettuce) as a sandwich filling.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 Servings
Salad Chicken Onion Tomato No-Cook Lime Bell Pepper Summer Chill Jalapeño Cilantro Lettuce Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeã±o chili
  • Carbohydrate 13 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 85 mg(28%)
  • Fat 35 g(54%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 31 g(62%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(29%)
  • Sodium 138 mg(6%)
  • Calories 487

Preparation Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Mix in chicken, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and chili. Season chicken salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Add lettuce to chicken salad; toss to combine. Mound salad in large bowl. Garnish with tomato wedges and serve.

Preparation Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Mix in chicken, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and chili. Season chicken salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Add lettuce to chicken salad; toss to combine. Mound salad in large bowl. Garnish with tomato wedges and serve.