🥗 Cold Chicken Salad: Ready in Minutes and Perfect to Share

If you’re looking for a practical and tasty cold dish, this chicken salad with potato, mayonnaise, and a fruity touch is a great ally. It comes together quickly, yields well, and is always a hit at gatherings, summer lunches, or as a side dish.

🧂 Ingredients and quantities

  • 2 cups of cooked chicken meat (preferably roasted)
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper
  • ½ cup of green olives
  • 1 cup of pineapple or apple, diced small
  • 1 ½ cups of mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard
  • 1 pound of potatoes (2 medium)
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Pimiento strips (optional, for garnish)
  • Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving base)

 

 

👨‍🍳 Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Potatoes just right

Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut them into cubes and cook in salted water until al dente. Drain and let cool.

Step 2: Eggs ready

Boil the eggs for 10–15 minutes. Cool, peel, chop into small pieces, and set aside.

Step 3: Finely chopped

Dice the onion, roasted pepper, and olives. Shred the chicken into thin strands or small pieces so the flavor spreads evenly.

Step 4: Base mix

In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, shredded chicken, onion, pepper, pineapple or apple, and olives. Add the mayonnaise and mustard. Mix gently. Adjust with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Chill time

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors and texture to settle.

Step 6: Presentation

Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Place the cold salad on top and garnish with strips of pimiento, olives, and thin slices of boiled egg if desired. Serve well chilled.


ℹ️ Useful information

  • Servings: 8 portions
  • Active time: 30 minutes (prep + cooking)
  • Chill time: 1 hour
  • Category: Salads and Appetizers
  • Cuisine: Cuban

📌 Suggested tags

  • cold chicken salad
  • Cuban chicken salad
  • chicken with mayonnaise
  • cold recipes for gatherings
  • potato and pineapple salad

Did it turn out delicious? Share your experience, variations, and tips in the comments. We love hearing from you!

For the original version in Spanish, visit: Ensalada Fría de Pollo: Receta Cubana para Compartir en Familia.