How to make THE BEST MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD | Ensalada de Pollo

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned chicken is more budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked pita chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla strips

Baked pita chips are lower in fat, and homemade strips can save money.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for flavor, while vinegar is very economical.

Combine shredded or cubed cooked chicken with mixed vegetables in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix mayo and heavy whipping cream until smooth.

Add finely chopped white onion, celery stalks, and red bell pepper to the mayo mixture.

Stir in the chicken and vegetable mixture until well combined.

Add white vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.

If desired, add sugar to balance flavors.

Serve as a lettuce wrap, sandwich, or with crackers.

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