Hatch Chile Chicken Salad

October 2, 2024

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Elevate your everyday chicken salad with a burst of authentic Southwest flavor! This Hatch Chile Chicken Salad features tender shredded chicken, crisp veggies, and your choice of our HATCH Diced Green Chiles—available in mild for a subtle heat or hot for a bold, spicy kick. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or on its own, this zesty salad is quick, healthy, and packed with the unmistakable flavor of Hatch chiles.

Whether you’re prepping lunch or serving it at a gathering, this recipe adds a delicious twist to a classic favorite!

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 (4 ounce) can Hatch Diced Green Chiles, mild or hot

½ cup celery, chopped

¼ cup finely diced red onion

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ cup mayonnaise or egg-free mayonnaise

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Kosher or fine sea salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Combine chicken, chiles, celery, onion, cilantro, and cumin. Add the mayonnaise and lime juice and stir until fully combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For best flavor, chill, covered for 30 minutes.

Serve on lettuce leaves, in sandwiches, or with crackers.