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Salsa Chicken Salad

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Sprinkle shredded cheddar over some tortilla chips, and pop them under the broiler for a minute-you'll have instant first-course nachos. All you need with the salad is a basket of tortillas or crusty bread. Mix some cinnamon into chocolate pudding to wrap up this Mexican-style dinner.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise (regular or low-fat)
1/4 cup spicy purchased red salsa
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 ounces diced cooked chicken or turkey (about 2 cups)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, peeled, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir mayonnaise, salsa and 3 tablespoons cilantro in medium bowl to blend. Add chicken and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes to blend flavors.

    Step 2

    Arrange bell pepper and avocado slices decoratively on plates. Mound salad atop vegetables, dividing equally. Sprinkle salads with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and serve.

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