Description
Ensalada de Gallina is a traditional Venezuelan chicken salad made with shredded chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. It’s a classic dish often served during holidays and special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ small apple, peeled and finely diced (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts in water with salt until fully cooked. Let cool, then shred into small pieces.
- Boil the diced potatoes and carrots in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Blanch the frozen peas briefly in boiling water, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked potatoes, carrots, peas, and optional diced apple.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar or lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the dressing to the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold, as a side dish or main course.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other ingredients like green beans or pickles for variation.
- The apple adds a subtle sweetness, but it’s optional.
- This salad tastes better when made ahead of time and chilled for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
