Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Velouria's Note:

(UPDATE: I just found out that the creator of this recipe is Recipezaar member dawnie2u! How cool is that?) I just got this recipe from Cook's Country magazine. A cook named Dawn from San Diego, California submitted it to the magazine and won first place in a chicken salad contest. We loved it so much, I thought I'd share it right away. You can find the pickled jalapeños in a can in the Mexican/ethnic section at the supermarket. You can also use this recipe for tuna. I served this over tostadas (crispy fried tortillas).

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 5.0 cups

• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 medium celery rib, finely chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno chili, finely chopped
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Mix mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl until combined.
2. Toss chicken, celery, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeños in a large bowl.
3. Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss until evenly coated.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Reviews

[Katanashrp]

A cool twist on a classic. Next time I might reduce the lime juice a bit as it was a little overpowering. Thank you.

[mianbao]

Very nice chicken salad. I enjoyed the bite of the jalapeno very much. May add a little more next time. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[Lucky in Bayview]

Delicious! Fresh and really flavorful. I loved the bright flavor the lime added and the crunch from the veggies. Thanks for sharing the recipe.