I love a good salad. And I love spicy dishes. So this Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing recipe checks both those boxes. This salad is one of those healthy and delicious salads we should eat more often.
For a little protein, this salad includes some delicious chicken. Also included in some Mexican Hominy just like I used in my Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad.
What is Hominy
If you’ve never heard of Hominy, It’s basically corn that has been treated. If you are curious about how it’s made check out this explanation on Wikipedia. Personally, I use the canned hominy for my recipes. Cheap and easy to find at most local grocery stores.
As far as the chicken goes, you can either cook yours from raw, use frozen chicken tenders are even buy one of those freshly baked chickens from your local grocery store. If you are going to be handling raw chicken, make sure you practice safe food handling.
How to Cut an Avocado (Video)
If you struggle with cutting and coring avocados, this video tutorial is for you. This is an important skill to learn if you often make guacamole or any other type of Mexican Food.
How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
Tips
- Don’t you hate it when raisins get stuck together in a big clump? To unstick the raisins, wet your hands with a little water then work the raisins apart.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeno Dressing recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Pickled Jalapeños, Mayonnaise, Mexican Crema, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Juice, Paprika, Milk, White Hominy, Cayenne Pepper, Romaine Lettuce, Chicken Breasts, Mango, Avocados, Grape Tomatoes, Yellow Bell Pepper and Raisins.
How to Make Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeno Dressing
MAKE THE JALAPEÑO DRESSING
- Combine the first 6 ingredients. Add milk for desired consistency. Cover and chill till ready to serve
PREPARE THE HOMINY
- Cook hominy on medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes. stirring. Sprinkle with cayenne
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD
- In a large serving bowl, combine the hominy and the rest of the ingredients. top with dressing, queso fresco and tortilla strips.
Printable Recipe Card
Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing
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Ingredients
JALAPENO DRESSING INGREDIENTS
- ½ Cup Pickled Jalapeños, finely chopped
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- ½ Cup Mexican Crema
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp Milk
HOMINY INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup White Hominy
- Cayenne Pepper
SALAD INGREDIENTS
- 4 Cups Romaine Lettuce, Shredded
- 1 Cup Chicken Breasts, Shredded
- 1 Mango, Diced
- 1 Avocado, Diced
- ⅔ Cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved
- ½ Yellow Bell Pepper, Diced
- ½ Cup Raisins
SALAD TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)
- Queso Fresco
- Tortilla Strips
Instructions
MAKE THE DRESSING
- Combine first 6 ingredients. Add milk for desired consistency. Cover and Chill till ready to serve
PREPARE THE HOMINY
- Cook hominy medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes. stirring. sprinkly with cayenne
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD
- In a large serving bowl, combine hominy and rest of ingredients. top with dressing, queso fresco and tortilla strips.
This salad is perfect as a meal or just a side dish. The Mexican crema gives it that extra flavor that makes this salad so delicious.