Peruvian Grilled Chicken Salad
A vibrant salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Peruvian aji verde dressing, perfect for a light meal or fresh dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 pound Peruvian grilled chicken, chopped
6 cups lettuce, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced or diced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced or diced
1 cup cucumber, sliced or diced
1 cup tomatoes, sliced or diced
1/2 cup olives, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, sliced or diced
1/2 cup aji verde (Peruvian green sauce)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped grilled chicken, sliced lettuce, red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
- Drizzle the aji verde (Peruvian green sauce) over the salad. Toss everything together gently to combine and ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of fresh flavors!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace grilled chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- For extra heat, add more aji verde or top with sliced jalapeños.
- Add crumbled feta or cotija cheese for added richness.
- Extra vegetables like avocado, corn, or shredded carrots can be added for more texture and flavor.
- Best served fresh; store dressing separately if keeping leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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