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Ensalada de Gallina

Cultural Context

Ensalada de Gallina is a classic Venezuelan dish often enjoyed during festive occasions, particularly Christmas and New Year's celebrations. This hearty chicken salad combines a variety of colorful vegetables and creamy dressing, symbolizing abundance and family gatherings. Over the years, it has evolved with regional variations and is now a beloved dish in many Latin American countries, showcasing the blend of flavors and ingredients that define Venezuelan cuisine.

VenezuelanVEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
2 cups potatoes
1 cup carrots
1 cup peas
1 cup mayonnaise
1 medium onion
4 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup green olives
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1 medium bell pepper
2 tablespoons capers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner and canned chicken is more affordable

green olives

🥗Healthier: black olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Black olives are lower in sodium and pickles are a cost-effective substitute.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and flavor, while yams are often less expensive.

1

Boil chicken in salted water until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

2

Remove chicken from water and let cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces.

3

Peel and dice potatoes and carrots into small cubes.

4

Boil potatoes and carrots in the same water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

5

Drain vegetables and let cool.

6

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, and diced onion.

7

Add mayonnaise, yellow mustard, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

8

Mix all ingredients until well combined and creamy.

9

Fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs, green olives, and capers gently.

10

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

11

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

12

Garnish with cilantro and bell pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

eggsmayonnaise

Also Known As

Chicken SaladEnsalada de Pollo

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