Fiesta Salad Recipe
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Fiesta Salad

By: Connie Bolton 
"If you're tired of the same old chicken salad, try this slightly spicy version. It's attractive and tasty, so it's perfect for every day and special occasions."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked rice, chilled
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • Lettuce Leaves
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup ripe olives, sliced
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Stir in rice, chicken, green onion and green pepper. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. Serve on a lettuce-lined platter; top with tomato, avocado, olives and chips.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious.. perfect way to use leftover chicken and rice. I also used brown rice and left out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by SUSHI2   view full review
Really quite delicious! I used brown rice, a little less mayo, and added two green onions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Tiffany   view full review
I used brown rice and a little less on the mayo. I also added cilantro to the salad. Next time...

 

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