Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro Recipe

Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro Recipe

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chili
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1/2 small head)
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
  1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Mix in chicken, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and chili. Season chicken salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  2. Add lettuce to chicken salad; toss to combine. Mound salad in large bowl. Garnish with tomato wedges and serve.