Chicken and Pineapple Salad
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Chicken and Pineapple Salad

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1 hour 15 minutes
203.0 kcal
Proteins: 10.0 g
Fats: 16.0 g
Carbohydrates: 5.0 g

Origin of the recipe

Chicken and pineapple salad, also known as "Chicken and Pineapple Salad," became a popular Soviet dish in the 1970s and 1980s. Its origins stem from the fascination with exotic ingredients and Western cuisine that was characteristic of the time.

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Pineapple
  • Walnuts
  • Egg
  • Semi-hard cheese
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper

Kitchen utensils

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

Serving a chicken and pineapple salad is a classic way to create a festive atmosphere. Sweet and flavorful canned pineapple pairs perfectly with chicken, eggs, and cheese. It's not the most diet-friendly salad, but it's undoubtedly delicious and filling.

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Chicken and Pineapple Salad - Step 1 Boil the chicken, remove the skin and bones, cut the meat into small cubes.

Step 2:

Chicken and Pineapple Salad - Step 2 Boil the eggs and cut into small cubes.

Step 3:

Chicken and Pineapple Salad - Step 3 Drain the canned pineapples and cut them into small, equal cubes.

Step 4:

Chicken and Pineapple Salad - Step 4 Place all ingredients in a salad bowl.

Step 5:

Chicken and Pineapple Salad - Step 5 Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and add to the salad.

Step 6:

Chicken and Pineapple Salad - Step 6 Lightly crush the walnut kernels and add to the remaining ingredients.

Step 7:

Chicken and Pineapple Salad - Step 7 Add salt, pepper, mayonnaise and mix well.

Cooking tips

Cool the chicken meat and eggs well before slicing.

The salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for a couple of hours to allow it to soak well.

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