Description
Venezuelan Christmas Chicken Salad is a vibrant, festive dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This salad is a delightful centerpiece for holiday gatherings, offering a perfect balance of flavors and colors that will impress your guests. Whether served on Christmas Eve or at any special occasion, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas (150g), thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise (240g)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the chicken breasts in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let them cool before shredding.
- While the chicken cools, dice the red bell pepper and thaw the frozen peas.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, chopped bell peppers, and peas to the dressing. Stir gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with garnishes of fresh herbs or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg