Name: Salsa Chicken Salad
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise (regular or low-fat); 1/4 cup spicy purchased red salsa; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 8 ounces diced cooked chicken or turkey (about 2 cups); 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 ripe avocado, peeled, thinly sliced

Sprinkle shredded cheddar over some tortilla chips, and pop them under the broiler for a minute-you'll have instant first-course nachos. All you need with the salad is a basket of tortillas or crusty bread. Mix some cinnamon into chocolate pudding to wrap up this Mexican-style dinner.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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