Mexican salad with chicken
4 servings
30 minutes
Mexican chicken salad is a bright and aromatic dish that combines fresh vegetables, juicy chicken fillet, and a spicy dressing. The recipe's origins lie in the rich tradition of Mexican cuisine, where the freshness of ingredients and spicy notes are key elements. The combination of tender chicken meat with crunchy celery and sweet pepper, complemented by olives and lemon-olive sauce, creates a harmony of flavors. The spiciness of chili paste gives the dish character, making it an ideal choice for lovers of spicy salads. This salad can be a wonderful addition to a family dinner or festive table, as well as a light and nutritious snack throughout the day.
1
Thoroughly wash the chicken fillet, dry it, cut it into pieces, and fry it in olive oil.
2
Grate the celery and onion on a fine grater.
3
Cut the sweet pepper into small pieces.
4
To prepare the sauce, whisk olive oil with lemon juice. Add finely chopped olives, salt, and sugar.
- Lemon juice: to taste
- Olives: 450 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
5
Mix the chicken meat and vegetables and dress the salad.
6
Serve on salad leaves with chili paste.