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Ensalada Navideña de Gallina o Pollo

Cultural Context

Originating from Venezuela, Ensalada Navideña de Gallina o Pollo is a festive dish traditionally served during Christmas celebrations. This salad reflects the country's culinary fusion, combining local ingredients with influences from Spanish and Italian cuisines. It is often enjoyed at family gatherings, symbolizing togetherness and joy during the holiday season. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, each adding its unique twist to this beloved dish.

VenezuelanVEside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
2 cups potatoes (diced)
1 cup carrots (diced)
1 cup peas
1 cup mayonnaise
2 medium green apples (diced)
1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
4 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
1 medium onion (diced)
1 cup cooked corn
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
4 cups lettuce (for serving)

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

Canned chicken is more affordable and convenient

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen vegetables save time and cost

green apples

🥗Healthier: pear

💰Cheaper: regular apples

Regular apples are often less expensive than green apples

1

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

2

Remove chicken from water and let it cool before shredding.

3

Peel and dice potatoes and carrots, then boil until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

4

Drain vegetables and set aside to cool.

5

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

6

Add mayonnaise and lime juice, mixing until evenly coated.

7

Fold in diced green apples, red bell pepper, and chopped onion gently.

8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

10

Serve on a bed of lettuce and garnish with hard-boiled eggs and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

Christmas Chicken SaladEnsalada de Gallina

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