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Chicken salad

When summer comes, and we don’t really want to be in the kitchen, what could be better than a lovely chicken salad. Fresh, light and appetising, it can be served as an appetizer, or main course, or even as a meal in itself. A few simple steps and you will have a fresh and tasty dish: making it is very simple, just boil the chicken and, once cooled, slice into strips, season the salad as you wish, and add carrots, artichokes, courgettes, tomatoes, etc etc. Excellent for children, the white meat is particularly suitable for youngsters. If you serve it at a dinner party with friends you will make a great impression; it’s not just an excellent summer dish but also the basis of a healthy diet, white meat being specifically indicated for low-calorie diets. Just follow our recipe and picture gallery and you will have a truly special chicken salad.

Ingredients

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30 minutes Total time
60 minutes Active time
Serves 4 persons
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Preparation

Boil the chicken breast for about an hour. Let it cool, cut into strips and place in a large bowl. Wash and clean the courgettes, cut into not overly thin slices and grill on both sides. Cut them in half and add to the chicken. Then slice the carrots into strips, half the artichokes, and add them too. At this point add in the diced scamorza smoked cheese and then prepare a dressing of oil, salt, parsley and lemon juice. Mix well until you get a kind of creamy sauce and use it to dress the chicken salad. Place in refrigerator for half an hour before serving.

Tips
Echoing the traditional Chinese methods, the best way of adding flavour to your chicken salad is with soy sauce, and perhaps also by adding some almonds. You could accompany the meat base of the recipe, strips of chicken, with some plain rice making this dish even more substantial.
Trivia
Traditional Chinese cuisine is full of recipes that feature chicken, so you will appreciate that this recipe has a strong connection with Chinese cookery. Several variations that have a chicken salad base derive from Chinese recipes: for example, almond chicken becomes chicken salad with almonds.

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Clean the chicken breast
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Additional Information

Light and fresh chicken salad

We've shared a light and fresh version of chicken salad, but it's certainly not the only one. There are many variations, and we love them all because they offer a fast, delicious, and fun solution for lunch or dinner. It’s also a very versatile dish: you can prepare it however you like or use an online recipe and adjust it to your taste by swapping or removing unwanted ingredients.

Boiled chicken salad

Boiled chicken salad is among the most popular because it keeps the meat tender and juicy. Simmer the chicken in a simple broth with celery, carrot, and onion. Let it cool, shred it, then combine with iceberg lettuce, pitted black olives, capers, and a light mayo made with two-thirds mayonnaise and one-third plain yogurt. Season with lemon juice and salt, mix well, and chill.

Simple chicken salad

Use boiled chicken or leftovers from roast or rotisserie chicken. Dice it, then add cherry tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and lemon. No sauces, just simple and fresh.

Light chicken salad

Grill zucchini and eggplants, roast peppers in the oven at 200°C for 40 minutes, then peel and slice all veggies. Add a teaspoon of raw olive oil and a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley. Mix with chicken for a tasty and light version.

Chicken salad with mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is key when using grilled or roasted chicken. Mix the chicken with finely chopped pickled vegetables (giardiniera), add a bit of mustard and a splash of water to adjust the consistency. Serve chilled or slightly warm in winter.

Quick chicken salad

Skip boiling and grill the chicken instead. Marinate briefly in milk to keep it tender, then pat dry and cook. Cut into cubes, add feta, cucumbers, olives, capers, or anything else in the fridge. A perfect quick and tasty meal.