I’ve been trying to find new salads to serve this summer. I want a way to bring more veggies into our meals, and I want to serve something other than the same old things we’re used to preparing. I was surfing for variations on chicken salad and came across this recipe: Mexican Chicken Salad.
Chicken, corn, black beans, red onion, grape tomatoes, and red peppers are all dressed with a mixture of cider vinegar, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper and chilled. It’s served mixed with greens. Avocado, pepper jack cheese, sour cream, salsa and blue corn chips are served as garnishes, allowing each person to choose how to finish off their salad.
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the beans and corn but the salad is good. The dressing is not overpowering because it’s spread over a LOT of salad. This would be a really good salad to take to a pot luck, or to fix for a large summer party. I doubt I will make it just for Dear Husband and myself, but I’d make it again if there were more than two of us at dinner.