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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 shredded chicken breast
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup peas
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
for garnish: strips of carrot or bell pepper (as needed)

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

Cocinar las papas y zanahorias en caldo de pollo hasta que estén tiernas.

2

En un tazón grande, combinar el pollo desmechado, las papas, zanahorias y guisantes.

3

Preparar la salsa mezclando mayonesa, mostaza, perejil, sal y pimienta.

4

Agregar la salsa a la mezcla de pollo y vegetales, y mezclar bien.

5

Decorar con tiras de zanahoria o pimiento antes de servir.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

eggsmayonnaise

Also Known As

Chicken SaladEnsalada de Pollo

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