Get ready to experience a culinary explosion that combines the crispy excitement of wontons, the zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine, and the fresh crunch of a perfect salad! This Wonton Chicken Taco Salad is not just a meal—it's a flavor adventure that will transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary dining experience. In just 35 minutes, you'll create a dish that looks like it came straight from a gourmet restaurant, but is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup wonton wrappers, fried
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Shred the cooked chicken and set it aside. If you haven't already, fry the wonton wrappers until they are golden and crispy. You can do this by cutting the wrappers into triangles and frying them in hot oil for a few minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
- Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Dice the avocado and set it aside to prevent browning. Chop the cilantro finely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the salsa and sour cream together until well combined. This will be your dressing for the salad.
- Drizzle the salsa and sour cream mixture over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- To serve, divide the salad mixture among four plates or bowls. Top each serving with a generous handful of fried wonton wrappers for added crunch.
- Finally, sprinkle shredded cheese over each salad and garnish with extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy your wonton chicken taco salad!
Tips
- Wonton Wrapper Wisdom: For the crispiest wontons, ensure your oil is hot (around 350°F) before frying. They should turn golden brown in about 30 seconds.
- Chicken Prep Hack: Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut, or season and grill chicken breasts for a more personalized flavor.
- Avocado Preservation: To prevent browning, dice the avocado last and toss it gently into the salad to minimize oxidation.
- Dressing Depth: For an extra flavor punch, add a dash of lime juice or a sprinkle of taco seasoning to your salsa-sour cream mixture.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare components separately and assemble just before serving to keep the wontons crisp and the salad fresh.
- Customization Corner: Feel free to add jalapeños for heat, black beans for protein, or swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 85mg
