- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix together the pickled chili peppers, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and paprika.
- Add enough milk to achieve the desired consistency for the dressing. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Hominy:
- In a large nonstick skillet, gently heat the hominy over low heat for about 4 minutes.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the hominy and stir. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Salad:
- On a large serving dish, arrange the romaine lettuce, cooked shredded chicken, mango slices, avocado slices, grape tomatoes, diced sweet pepper, and the cooked hominy.
- Serve:
- Drizzle the prepared jalapeno dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Optionally, sprinkle crumbled fresh cheese and pumpkin seeds on top for added flavor and texture.
- Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 217
- Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 3g)
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 240mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15g (Total Sugars: 7g)
- Protein: 9g
- Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-6 (Amounts vary based on serving size)
Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Dressing!
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