Name: Creamy Chicken Salad with Green Chiles, Bell Peppers, and Cilantro Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat content); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 ounce can diced green chiles; 1 lime (zest and juice); 1 teaspoon honey (use 2 teaspoons for a sweeter dressing); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded chicken; 1/2 of a red bell pepper (diced); 1/2 of a yellow bell pepper (diced); 2 green onions (sliced thin); 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup corn; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup toasted pepitas

Description

A fresh and flavorful Chicken Salad combining shredded chicken with crunchy vegetables and a zesty Greek yogurt-based dressing, perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

Dressing

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat content)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 ounce can diced green chiles
1 lime (zest and juice)
1 teaspoon honey (use 2 teaspoons for a sweeter dressing)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad

2 cups shredded chicken
1/2 of a red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 of a yellow bell pepper (diced)
2 green onions (sliced thin)
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup corn
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup toasted pepitas

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Instructions

Prepare Dressing: Combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, diced green chiles, lime zest and juice, honey, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Mix Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced red and yellow bell peppers, sliced green onions, diced celery, corn, chopped cilantro, and toasted pepitas. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and stir gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

Use cooked, shredded chicken from rotisserie or leftover poached chicken for convenience.
For a sweeter dressing, increase honey to 2 teaspoons as suggested.
The toasted pepitas add a nice crunch but can be substituted with toasted sunflower seeds or chopped nuts.
This salad can be served on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop greens for a more substantial meal.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American