Best 11 Arroz Con Pollo Salad Recipes

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"Arroz con pollo," meaning rice with chicken in Spanish, is a widely popular and traditional dish from Latin America and Spain. Known for its vibrant flavors, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, it makes for a delicious and satisfying meal. This article aims to provide you with the ultimate guide to creating a delightful "arroz con pollo salad," offering you a delectable fusion of flavors, textures, and colors. With easy-to-follow instructions and a carefully curated selection of authentic ingredients, this comprehensive guide will lead you to the perfect "arroz con pollo salad" recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ARROZ CON POLLO



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This one-pot recipe for Arroz Con Pollo, which is great for a crowd, comes from Martha's book One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More. It's made with bone-in fatty chicken thighs, pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped tomatoes, saffron threads, and bay leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron threads
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 large tomato, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 cups short-grain rice, preferably Valencia
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine wine and saffron.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or braiser, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken, skin side down; cook until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more; transfer to a plate.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 4 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine-saffron mixture, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until wine is nearly evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, broth, and olives. Nestle chicken into rice, skin side up. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

EASY ARROZ CON POLLO



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Arroz Con Pollo: Delicious latin dish made with chicken breast, veggies and saffron. Comes together in minutes and is perfect for a one pot weeknight dinner

Provided by Tiffany Bendayan

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 Cups of Chicken Stock
1 Cup of Long grain Rice (uncooked)
2 Medium Carrots (peeled and diced)
1 Medium Onion (chopped)
1 Red Pepper (chopped)
1/2 Teaspoon of Saffron
2 in Large Chicken breasts (cut bite size pieces)
1 Cup of frozen peas
Salt + Pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

Steps:

  • In a large rimmed pot, heat the oil over medium heat
  • Add the onions, peppers and carrots. Sautee until they soften. Around 4-5 minutes
  • Add the chicken and cook until the pieces brown on all sides, around 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper
  • Add the rice and stir until fully combined
  • Pour in the stock and the saffron. Stir until the mixture boils. When it boils lower the heat and cover
  • Cook until the rice puffs up and the water is absorbed. About 10-15 minutes
  • Throw the peas and let them heat up in the pot. Test for salt and pepper. Add if needed
  • Enjoy!

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Wonderful homey chicken dish. This is a recipe from a relative in Panama. Fluff the rice carefully with a fork before serving, and enjoy!

Provided by RPOVARCHUK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (4 to 6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cloves garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup rice
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock, or as needed to cover
1 cup green peas
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir chicken pieces until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a plate. Cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, and whole garlic cloves in the same Dutch oven until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the onion mixture. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaf. Pour in enough chicken stock to cover all the ingredients.
  • Bake chicken-rice mixture in the preheated oven until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Stir peas, olives, raisins, and pimento peppers into the chicken-rice mixture. Bake until warmed through, an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 142.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 50.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1104.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

ARROZ CON POLLO SALAD



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This is a delicious and healthy salad I like to have for dinner or lunch. I got it from Women's Health and Fitness magazine.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Meat

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups romaine lettuce
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 mild chili pepper, seeded and sliced
1 large ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
8 ounces cooked skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons other flavored vinegar
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Assemble the ingredients for the salad in a large salad bowl in the order in which they appear with lettuce on the bottom.
  • Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve, up to one day.
  • When ready to serve, add ingredients for dressing and toss well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 49.5, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 17.8

ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE WITH CHICKEN)



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
12 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (6 drumsticks and 6 thighs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup diced tomato
4 cups chicken stock
One 12-ounce bottle lager beer
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 pimiento, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 3 drumsticks and 3 thighs to the Dutch oven and cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with the remaining drumsticks and thighs.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add the paprika, cumin, saffron and bay leaves, stirring until incorporated. Next, add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, rice and 1 teaspoon salt; mix well. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the oven, add the peas and pimientos, then cover and return to the oven until the rice is completely tender, another 5 to 10 minutes.

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 chicken bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken in an ovensafe baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use tongs to turn the chicken and evenly coat. Bake for 15 minutes until browned but not cooked all the way through (it will finish cooking with the rice).
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir to coat.
  • Toast the rice, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the rice is just lightly browned and the vegetables are starting to soften, about 2 minutes more. Make sure the garlic does not brown.
  • Add the tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon and 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the chicken to the rice in an even layer, skin-side up and not overlapping. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

SALSA ARROZ CON POLLO



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Share in a classic Hispanic main dish of chicken, rice, tomatoes and seasonings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 cup frozen corn
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) salsa-style diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix rice, corn, broth, tomatoes and beans.
  • In heavy-duty resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix flour, chili powder, cumin and salt. Add chicken, 2 pieces at a time; seal bag and shake until chicken is evenly coated. Arrange chicken, meaty sides up, on rice mixture.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

ARROZ CON POLLO



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You can make arroz con pollo, the Caribbean specialty, fast or slow. For weeknights, go with the stripped-down variation. But when you have a little time-and you don't need much-make the full-chicken stock for extra flavor, and saffron for best color and complexity. If you don't have stock, don't worry too much. Since the chicken and vegetables are cooking in the liquid, the dish will taste good even if you make it with water. A few slices of tomatoes would go well here, or any salad you like. You don't need much to round out this meal.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 pound good slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160), or water
2 medium onions (about 1/2 pound), sliced
1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces, or 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken parts, trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 ripe tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 bay leaves
Large pinch of saffron threads, optional
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, optional
Freshly minced parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish
Lemon or lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Put the bacon in a deep skillet that has a lid and is large enough to hold the chicken; turn the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the stock in a small saucepan.
  • Add the onions and the chicken, skin side down, to the bacon and brown the chicken well, rotating and turning the pieces as necessary, about 10 minutes. About halfway through the browning, add the garlic and bell pepper and sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken and everything else in the pan with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is glossy, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato, allspice, bay leaves, saffron and peas if you're using them, and stock; stir, then return the chicken mixture to the pan. Adjust the heat so the liquid boils steadily but not violently and cover.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through. (You can keep the dish warm over very low heat for another 15 minutes, and it will retain its heat for 15 minutes beyond that and still be good warm rather than hot.) Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon or lime wedges.
  • Fast, easy, and still really good. Omit the bacon, stock, red pepper, tomato, allspice, bay leaves, and peas. Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the onions and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and become translucent, 5 to 10 minutes; meanwhile, remove the skin from the chicken. Add the rice to the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy. Add the saffron if you're using it, then the chicken, some salt and pepper, and the boiling water. Adjust the heat and finish cooking as directed.

PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO



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This Puerto Rican rice with chicken recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes.

Provided by Cheri Raxter

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup apple cider vinegar, or as needed
¼ cup canola oil
¼ pound salted pork, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ pound cooked ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
¼ cup sofrito (such as Goya®)
¼ cup recaito (such as Goya®)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon capers
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup rinsed and diced Spanish olives
3 cups chicken broth
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote
3 cups uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add pork and ham; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and recaito and cook for 1 minute. Season with oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add capers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and olives; cook for another minute.
  • Strain chicken and discard vinegar. Add chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust heat as need to simmer but not boil.
  • Add broth, sazon, and rice to the pot. Stir until well mixed and return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 83.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1315.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Ubiquitous throughout Latin America and beyond, this dish can be as simple or as complex as your ingredients allow. The key is to layer flavor, adding dimension as you go. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are preferred, but bone-in will also work well. (Chicken breasts lack the same amount of fat and flavor, so they are not recommended here.) Watch the rice carefully as it cooks, absorbing the liquid, as pots and stoves vary greatly. If it starts to smell a little burned, reduce the heat, toss and put the lid on the pot. But don't worry, as this aroma can be part of creating the coveted pegao, a layer of toasted rice that develops on the bottom of the pan and sticks to it, similar to Persian tahdig, Spanish socarrat or Senegalese xoon.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 cups medium-grain white rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh sofrito (see recipe below)
3 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground annatto or sweet paprika
1 cup tomato sauce (basic canned tomato sauce is fine)
3/4 cup medium pimento-stuffed olives, drained (optional)
2 teaspoons drained capers (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salted, sliced avocado and tomato, for serving
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
3 ají dulce or amarillo peppers (or mini bell peppers), seeded and coarsely chopped
6 large garlic cloves
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
6 fresh culantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped (see Note)
6 fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the adobo by whisking the ingredients together in a bowl, or blending in a small food processor, pilón or mortar and pestle.
  • Pat the chicken dry, then place in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour prepared adobo over chicken. Toss well to combine, then cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, or seal the bag, and let the chicken rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. If you have the time, marinate for several hours or overnight to make the chicken extra tender and flavorful.
  • Prepare the sofrito: In a large food processor or blender, blend the peppers and garlic until smooth. Add the onion and blend until smooth, then add the culantro and cilantro and blend until smooth. (The preparation may produce more sofrito than needed for this recipe, but you can store additional sofrito in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.)
  • Add the rice to a medium bowl, then rinse with several rounds of cool water, pouring through a fine-mesh strainer until water runs out clear.
  • Once chicken is marinated, heat olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. When the oil is simmering, working in batches if necessary, add chicken in one layer and brown for 7 to 10 minutes per batch, turning several times to evenly brown.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce to a simmer until ready to use.
  • Add sofrito, bay leaves and annatto or paprika to pot with chicken and stir well. Reduce heat to medium, and sauté until liquid is mostly evaporated and sofrito thickens to a paste, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the sauce darkens. Add the rinsed rice, olives and capers (if using), and salt and pepper, and fold in to ensure that the rice is fully coated and the chicken is evenly distributed.
  • Pour in hot stock, then simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring only 2 to 3 times and shaking the pot every few minutes to keep rice level. (The liquid surrounding the rice will lower by about 1 inch.) Watch the rice very closely: The window between just right and overcooked is small, and difficult to predict, but you'll become an expert at this over time.
  • Once you start to spot lots of little bubbles on the surface but see no more pronounced liquid on top, top with the lid, reduce heat to low and cook until the rice is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes, shaking pot a few times. Once liquid is almost entirely evaporated, sprinkle thawed peas on top.
  • Working directly in the pot, using 2 forks, pull apart chicken thighs until shredded. Gently fluff the rice, bringing grains from the bottom to the top. Return the lid and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, and serve with salted avocado and tomato slices (or a simple green salad). The dish keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

ARROZ CON POLLO (DOMINICAN STYLE CHICKEN & RICE)



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One pot--so simple! My MIL, who is from the Dominican Republic, has ALWAYS made this. Every since the very first time she made it for me, it has been my FAVORITE dish. Even my kids, ages 12 & 5 and are incredibly picky, will eat this meal. We usually make it with a side salad and fried Plantains like in Recipe #187281. Oh and the house smells incredible while this is cooking!

Provided by StarMom3

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 cup red onion
1/2 cup red pepper
1/2 cup green pepper
1/4 cup corn oil (I use Mazola, but any is fine)
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Throw ALL the ingredients "EXCEPT" Rice & Water into a large pot.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring every so often.
  • When liquid starts to diminish add the rice & water.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover & simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Enjoy! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 1855.3, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 19.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for organic or free-range chicken, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Let the chicken cool slightly before shredding it. This will make it easier to shred and prevent it from falling apart.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette or salsa. This will help to brighten the flavors of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Arroz con Pollo salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. If you are looking for a new salad recipe to try, this is the one for you!

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