| I have always been a fan of chicken salad. Whenever | | | | 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced |
| I'm going to a sandwich place, I always have a desire | | | | 3 cups cooked rice, cooled |
| to try their chicken salad because each place has it's | | | | 2 avocados, seeded, peeled and cut in chunks |
| own blend of herbs and spices and other ingredients | | | | Directions: |
| to add to the traditional chicken salad. | | | | 1. Blend lime juice, oil, garlic, chili powder and salt in large |
| However, no matter how many places I've gone to | | | | bowl. Add chicken, red pepper, onions, cilantro and hot |
| and no matter how many different chicken salads I've | | | | peppers. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. |
| tried, I found that my favorite recipes are the ones | | | | 2. Add rice and avocado chunks. Toss lightly, and |
| made at home with fresh left-over chicken. Bellow, find | | | | serve. |
| some delicious salads to prepare with left-over | | | | Curried Chicken Salad |
| chicken. For the first recipe you can use not only | | | | Ingredients: |
| left-over chicken but also left-over rice. | | | | 1/2 cup mayonnaise |
| Chicken and Rice Salad | | | | 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
| Ingredients: | | | | 2 tablespoons curry powder |
| 1/4 cup fresh lime juice | | | | 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped |
| 3 tablespoons olive oil | | | | 1/4 cup diced celery |
| 1 clove garlic, crushed | | | | 1/2 cup seedless grape, halved |
| 1 teaspoon chili powder | | | | 1/4 cup almond slivers |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | | | | Directions: |
| 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed | | | | 1. Blend mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder. |
| 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips | | | | Mix into remainingingredients. Chill at least one hour |
| 1/3 cup green onions, sliced | | | | before serving. |
| 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (or parsley), chopped | | | | 2. Serve on whole leaves of Romaine lettuce. |