Cajun Chicken Salad

Cajun Chicken Salad

from amandascookin.com
10 min

Enjoy this Cajun chicken salad for lunch, dinner, or as a light appetizer at your next BBQ or potluck. Serve on a lettuce leaf, slice of toast, between a bun, or as is.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cooked chicken (rotisserie, shredded or cubed)
  • 1/4 cup celery (diced. 1-2 ribs)
  • 1/4 cup white onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 3 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (sweet or spicy)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, onions, and bell peppers.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, vinegar, broth, and Cajun seasoning. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables and toss well to coat.

  3. 3

    Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir a couple of times during the chilling process.

  4. 4

    Much of the excess dressing will be absorbed by the other ingredients in the salad. Serve on its own or on lettuce leaves.