Classic Chicken Salad
Classic Chicken Salad
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Classic Chicken Salad

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1 hour
170.0 kcal
Proteins: 13.0 g
Fats: 12.0 g
Carbohydrates: 1.0 g

Origin of the recipe

Another popular chicken salad includes boiled or fried chicken, vegetables, and various dressings. This salad can have different names and recipes depending on the region. For example, in the United States, chicken salads with mayonnaise are popular, often served on sandwiches or as an appetizer.

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Chicken breast
  • Cucumber
  • Green onions
  • Cheese
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salt

Kitchen utensils

  • Knife
  • Board
  • Pot
  • shoulder blade
  • Grater
  • Salad bowl

This classic chicken salad is a filling and light appetizer, despite the mayonnaise, perfect for almost any occasion or a great dinner option. It takes very little time to prepare—mostly while the chicken breast cooks. If you're concerned about calories, just use a lighter mayonnaise.

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Classic Chicken Salad - Step 1 Boil and dice the eggs.

Step 2:

Classic Chicken Salad - Step 2 Boil the chicken breast in salted water and cut into cubes.

Step 3:

Classic Chicken Salad - Step 3 Cut fresh cucumbers into small cubes.

Step 4:

Classic Chicken Salad - Step 4 Finely chop the green onions.

Step 5:

Classic Chicken Salad - Step 5 Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

Step 6:

Classic Chicken Salad - Step 6 Place all ingredients in a salad bowl.

Step 7:

Classic Chicken Salad - Step 7 Add mayonnaise, salt to taste and mix.

Cooking tips

Any semi-hard cheese you like will do for the salad.

It is better to mix the salad carefully with two spatulas so that it does not turn into a mush.

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