Venezuelan Potato Chicken Salad (Ensalada de Gallina)
Ensalada de gallina is a potato chicken salad that is usually made in Venezuela for the holidays. It’s a creamy protein salad that can be served as a side dish of by itself with a loaf of bread.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast (around 350 gr)
- 3 big potatoes
- 3 big carrots
- ¼ cup green peas
- 1 green apple
- 5 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a big pot, add enough water to boil the veggies. Add salt (enough to make the water a bit salty) and the vinegar. Take the water to boil.
- In the meantime, peel the carrots and the potatoes. Then, cut both into cubes of the same size. Toss the veggies into the boiling water for 15 minutes or until fork-tender. (if you are using frozen peas, toss them into the boiling water 5 minutes before the carrots and potatoes are done)
- Boil the chicken breast in a different pot with enough salt. Boil for 20 minutes and shred it.
- Peel and cut the green apple into cubes.
- In a big bowl mix the veggies, apple, and chicken. Let it cool.
- Add the mayo and mix to coat all the ingredients. Add salt if needed.