Cuban Chicken Salad – Ensalada De Pollo

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/2-2/3 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 lb cooked chicken meat, diced
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. Cook the carrots and peas separately in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes on high.

  2. Carrots should be soft, peas dark green.

  3. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.

  4. Mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl; adjust the mayonnaise to get the right consistency.

  5. In a large bowl, toss the carrots, peas, celery, onion, and cooked chicken together; add the mayonnaise mixture, a little at a time, until you get the proper consistency.

  6. Salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Gently fold in the chopped eggs.

  8. Serve well chilled on a bed of lettuce.

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