Best Salsa Chicken Salad Recipes

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; chill until serving. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne and salt in oil until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Toss greens with dressing; divide among seven serving plates. Top with chicken mixture, mango salsa and cheese. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

CHICKEN MANGO SALSA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix mango, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and juice of 1 lime in a large bowl; set aside.
• Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice, sugar, chipotle chile powder, cumin, and garlic powder together in a bowl; set aside.
• Toss spinach leaves, broccoli coleslaw mix, chicken, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, cranberries, and pecans together in a large bowl.
• Spread mango salsa and blue cheese on top.
• Drizzle lime dressing over salad and toss before serving.

BBQ SPICED CHICKEN, SALSA SALAD AND PUMPKIN-CHIPOTLE POLENTA

Steps:

• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Mix spices and sugar in a large plastic food storage bag. Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and add to bag. Coat the chicken evenly in the spices and sugar. Let the chicken hang out a few minutes.
• Chop and combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onions and grilled pineapple spears.
• Place chicken on grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
• Dress the salad with lime and a couple tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season the salad with cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Heat the stock and milk or half-and-half in a sauce pot with chipotle and adobo sauce. Whisk in the polenta and thicken 2-3 minutes, stir in pumpkin to warm through. Stir in butter and honey and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve polenta with chicken and salsa salad.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SALSA VERDE AND LEMONY KALE SALAD

Steps:

• For the lemony kale salad: Whisk the lemon juice, Dijon, lemon zest, pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until smooth and emulsified. Add the kale and toss until well coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Set aside at room temperature to marinate and soften, at least 15 minutes at and up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Toss together the panko, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a 6- to 7-inch baking dish until evenly combined. Place the baking dish in the air fryer basket and air fry until the panko are golden brown, stirring halfway through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the dish from the air fryer, stir in the Pecorino and set aside.
• For the chicken thighs: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Pat the chicken dry between a few paper towels (this will help the skin get crispy). Rub the lemon zest onto the skinless side of each thigh and season with a good pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper. Flip the thighs over, rub the olive oil onto the skin and season each thigh with a good pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper. Place the thighs in the air fryer basket skin-side up, leaving a little space between each piece. Air fry until the skin is crispy and the chicken is browned all over and cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes.
• For the salsa verde: Meanwhile, finely chop the capers, anchovy filets (if using), garlic and a small pinch of salt with a sharp chef's knife, mashing and scraping the mixture until it becomes a paste. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the olive oil, vinegar and lemon zest. Fold in the parsley, basil and chives until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
• To serve, give the kale salad a good toss, then top with the toasted panko and some more grated Pecorino. Transfer the chicken thighs to a dinner plate or serving platter and spoon the salsa verde over the top. Serve with the kale salad.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE-CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER WITH SALSA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a soup pot over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO, twice around the pan. Add the onions, garlic, chipotle, celery, coriander, cumin, and a little salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the onions are slightly tender, stirring frequently.
• While the onions are cooking, in a food processor grind the tortilla chips until they are pretty fine. If you don't have a food processor, put the chips in a resealable plastic bag and smash them up using a rolling pin until you don't feel like doing it anymore. They might not be ground as fine as they would be in the machine, but it won't matter in the end. You need about 1 cup of ground chips; since different brands of chips come in different sizes, adjust the amount you grind accordingly. Add the ground chips to the onions, stir to combine, then add the chicken stock, bring it up to a bubble, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken and frozen corn and continue to cook it for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• While the soup is cooking, prepare the salsa salad. To make the dressing, in a small mixing bowl combine the juice of 1 lime, the mustard, and a little salt and pepper. In a slow steady stream whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of EVOO. Reserve the dressing.
• Cut all around the circumference of the avocados, lengthwise and down to the pit. Twist and separate the halved fruit. Remove the pit with a spoon, then scoop the flesh out in one piece from both halves, chop it into bite-size pieces, and transfer it to a salad bowl. Cut the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the avocados along with the cilantro, chopped romaine lettuce, and chopped red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it to coat and combine.
• If the soup becomes too thick, adjust it by adding a little more stock, and if it is too thin, let it continue to cook and reduce until it is to your liking. Taste and check for seasoning, adjust with a little salt and pepper, and if you want more heat, you have that hot sauce on hand, so use it. Add the parsley and serve the soup with the salsa salad alongside. Garnish each bowl of soup with a chip or two.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• 1. For Pineapple Salsa: marinade pineapple in a small bowl with the tequila, half the lime juice and the brown sugar for at least 1/2 hour.
• 2. Heat skillet with coconut oil, add pineapple. Saute on medium-hot until pineapple has browned a bit, turning so each side gets browned. Remove from pan.
• 3. Mix cooled pineapple, onion and pepper together in a small bowl. Add cilantro, olive oil, the rest of the lime juice, salt and pepper.
• 4. If you don't have left-over chicken, pan-fry or grill the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper while pineapple is marinating.
• 5. Dice or shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• 6. For the salad: Divide spinach between 4 large salad bowls. Top with chicken and pineapple salsa. Drizzle each portion with vinaigrette.

SALSA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Stir mayonnaise, salsa and 3 tablespoons cilantro in medium bowl to blend. Add chicken and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes to blend flavors.
• Arrange bell pepper and avocado slices decoratively on plates. Mound salad atop vegetables, dividing equally. Sprinkle salads with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and serve.

ROASTED POTATO CHICKEN SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Cook frozen potatoes as directed on bag. Pour into large bowl; stir in beans, chicken, salsa verde and lime juice.
• Arrange salad greens on large platter.
• Spoon potato mixture over greens; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WARM SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• For the marinade, combine soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved, then stir in sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ginger. Toss with chicken and let marinate 20 to 30 minutes. For the salsa, combine mangoes, scallions, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. For the salad, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss dressing with watercress. To cook chicken, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. To assemble the plates, place 1/4 watercress salad on each plate, then mound 1/4 salsa in the center and arrange chicken strips on top.

SALSA CHICKEN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and salsa. Mix potatoes and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Fold in mayonnaise mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

SALSA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salsa, 3 teaspoons cilantro and pepper; add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes., Arrange red pepper and avocado slices on two salad plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

SALSA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except tortillas. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve with warm tortillas.

WEIGHT WATCHERS JERK CHICKEN AND SALSA SALAD 4.5 POINTS

Steps:

• preheat oven to gas mark 4. ut chicken drumsticks into a plastci freezer bag and add jerk seasoning and lime zestv and juice. close bag and massage the drumsticks to coat them
• remove drumsticks and place on a baking tray cook in oven for 320 minutes or until cooked through (juiceds shoul run clear).
• meanwhile cook the pasta accvoridng to pack instructions, drain then rinse with cold water until cool. put into bowl with salsa, corrainder and sweetcorn season with black pepper and stir to combine. serve 2 chicken drumsticks with a quarter of the salsa.

APRICOT SALSA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix reserved 2 tablespoons orange juice, the preserves and oil. Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
• Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

APRICOT SALSA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix reserved 2 tablespoons orange juice, the preserves and oil. Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
• Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

CHICKEN & FREEKEH CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Soak the freekeh in cold water for 5 mins, then drain and rinse again under the tap. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a deep saucepan, add the bay leaf, garlic and freekeh , and toast, stirring vigorously, for 1 min or so.
• Fill the pan with boiling water, add a generous pinch of salt, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins until tender. Add the asparagus for the final 4 mins. Drain and leave to cool. (To speed the cooling, spread out the freekeh on a baking tray. )
• Once cooled, put the freekeh in a large mixing bowl. Season and combine with the remaining oil and all the other ingredients, topping with the salsa verde and toasted pine nuts to serve.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken, butterly the breasts open and flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• You can do this using cling wrap to avoid mess.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• Add garlic and thyme.
• Allow to infuse slightly.
• Add breasts to pan.
• Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Slice chicken into manageable pieces.
• For the Salsa Verde.
• Combine all of the ingredients in a foodprocessor OR chop the herbs, garlic, and anchovy fillets really fine and add other ingredients.
• You will need to taste the sauce, it should not need salt if you use the anchovies but it might need a little more of another ingredient.
• Blanch the beans in plenty of lightly salted boiling water for 3 minutes.
• Refresh in cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Combine beans and avocado in a bowl.
• Stir in some of the salsa verde and toss to coat.
• Serve with the chicken on top and perhaps a little more dressing on top.
• This can be served warm or at room temperature.
• It is nice either way.

SALSA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine can of rotel and chicken in a medium skillet and let simmer for 15min covered.
• In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients, add chicken and rotel mix and toss.
• Use your favorite salsa as a dressing.