Mexican salad with chicken and sweet pepper

4 servings

15 minutes

Mexican salad with chicken and sweet pepper is a bright and appetizing dish that reflects the spirit of Mexican cuisine. It combines tender fried chicken fillet, crunchy celery, fresh sweet pepper, and spicy onion. Olives add a light saltiness to the dish, while green lettuce leaves provide freshness and airiness. The dressing made of mayonnaise and a pinch of sugar balances and enriches the flavor. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a festive table. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or seafood. The simplicity of preparation and harmony of flavors make it an ideal choice for culinary experiment lovers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 285.8
• Proteins: 27.2g
• Fats: 12.1g
• Carbohydrates: 14.9g

Ingredients

• Celery root: 1 pc
• Chicken fillet: 2 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Mayonnaise: 3 tbsp
• Pitted olives: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Green salad: 8 pc

Cooking steps

1. Pre-fry the chicken fillet in butter or vegetable oil, cutting it into small pieces. Then slice the meat into strips. Grate the peeled celery.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
   • Celery root: 1 piece

2. Chop sweet pepper and onion into strips. Tear the lettuce leaves by hand. Add olives whole or cut in half, whichever you prefer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Pitted olives: 2 tablespoons
   • Green salad: 8 pieces

3. Combine the prepared ingredients, dress with mayonnaise, and add sugar. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon