Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe

Some might say that this Chicken Salad is not a “traditional” Mexican recipe, but it is one that has been in our culture for so long that many believe it to be traditional. Why may you ask? Because it is a long-time favorite among Mexicans for family reunions, children’s parties, picnics, and even beach days.

Mexican Chicken Salad

Here at home, it is also one of my son’s favorite dishes; ever since he was a small school kid, he loved to come home from school and have this for lunch and often requested it for his birthdays. It is eaten with saltine crackers or in sandwiches, and, as you can see here, served alongside a creamy macaroni salad with American Cheese American Cheese. As mentioned before, chicken salad is extremely popular at children’s birthday parties, since the hostess (Mom) can prepare it ahead of time, and still be able to enjoy the party.

This chicken salad recipe is a Mexican adaption of the famous Russian salad also known as Oliver Salad in other European countries, but with chicken added (chicken is the main ingredient in this salad). The salad has some of the same ingredients as the Eastern European version, but the Mexican chicken Salad version has several variations, that include ingredients potatoes, carrots, peas and other ingredients like red peppers or corn. I like to add celery and apple to mine.

How to make Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe

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INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place the cooked and shredded chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, sweet peas, and apple into a large bowl. large bowl. (Please check the ingredients list below)

• Mix gently and stir in the mayonnaise (carefully, to avoid breaking or mashing the cooked vegetables).

• Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Believe me, it is worth the wait, as it will definitely taste better.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MACARONI SALAD

• Dice the Cheddar or American cheese into small cubes, and make sure the cooked macaroni is cool, otherwise, it will melt the cheese.
• Mix in the Mexican cream or sour cream. Stir and gently add the Cheese, making sure it is well mixed. As mentioned above, some recipes also add diced cooked ham. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and refrigerate until cool to serve alongside the Mexican Chicken Salad.

To serve, provide some saltine crackers, and for the adults, add pickled jalapenos carrot slices.

I love to used Glass Bowls that have a convenient lid.

Mexican Chicken Salad

Mely Martínez - Mexico in my Kitchen

This chicken salad recipe is a Mexican adaption of the famous Russian salad, but with chicken added. The salad has some of the same ingredients as the Eastern European version, but the Mexican version has several variations, that include ingredients like red peppers or corn.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

refrigerate 45 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Chicken, Salads

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Calories 327 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 16 oz chicken breast cooked and shredded
• 8 oz carrots cooked and diced
• 14 oz potato cooked and diced
• 5 oz celery finely chopped
• 6 oz canned sweet peas drained
• 1 apple peeled and diced
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 parsley spring to garnish

TO SERVE:

• Saltine crackers
• Pickled jalapeños and carrot slices

FOR THE MACARONI SALAD*

• 16 oz elbow pasta cooked according to package instructions
• 1 cup of sour cream or Mexican cream
• 1 American or sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Place the cooked and shredded chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, sweet peas and apple into a large bowl.
• Mix gently and stir in the mayonnaise (carefully, to avoid breaking or mashing the cooked vegetables).
• Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Believe me, it is worth the wait, as it will definitely taste better.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MACARONI SALAD

• Dice the cheese into small cubes, and make sure the cooked macaroni is cool, otherwise, it will melt the cheese.
• Mix in the Mexican cream or sour cream. Stir and gently add the Cheese, making sure it is well mixed. As mentioned above, some recipes also add diced cooked ham (if you choose to do so, add it along with the cheese). Season with salt and pepper. Stir and refrigerate until cool to serve alongside the Mexican Chicken Salad.

To serve, provide some saltine crackers, and for the adults, add pickled jalapenos & carrot slices.

Notes

*Some recipes also add diced cooked ham to the macaroni salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz Chicken SaladCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5025IUVitamin C: 18.2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2.3mg

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

This is one of our family’s favorite dishes for parties and special occasions.

Leave a comment, I would love to hear about your family’s favorite party meals!

¡Buen provecho!

Mely,

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