The Humpherys Family

Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad

Recipe Added:  4/24/2015
4 cups cooked, chopped chicken
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed
3 green onions, chopped
1 15-oz can olives, halved
1 red pepper, chopped
3 romaine hearts, chopped (6-8 cups)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 avocados, diced
1 cup cubed Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Dressing:
1/2 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar
6 Tbsp honey
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Whisk together (or shake in a jar) all dressing ingredients until combined. In a large bowl, toss chicken, corn, tomatoes, beans, green onions, olives, and red pepper with about 1/2 to 2/3 of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 8 hours.

When ready to serve, toss the chicken mixture with the lettuce, cilantro, avocados, cheese and the remaining dressing (to taste). Serve immediately with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips and salsa. Also, have breadsticks, biscuits, or other bread on the side.
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