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Fiesta Salad Recipe

If you're tired of the same old chicken salad, try this slightly spicy version. It's attractive and tasty, so it's perfect for every day and special occasions.

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Fiesta Salad Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 cups cooked rice, chilled
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
Lettuce leaves
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium California Avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup ripe olives, sliced
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Stir in rice, chicken, green onion and green pepper. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. Serve on a lettuce-lined platter; top with tomato, avocado, olives and chips. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 551 calories, 39 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 582 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Fiesta Salad in Country Chicken Cookbook , p14