Prep Time | 20 minutes |
Cook Time | 2 hours |
Servings |
- 250 gram Chiken fillet
- 150 gram Prunes seedless
- 70 gram Hard cheese
- 50 gram Walnuts
- 2 pieces Eggs big
- 1 pieces Apples sweet and sour
- 70 gram Mayonnaise
Ingredients
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- How to make Chicken Salad with Prunes and Walnuts? Prepare the necessary ingredients. Choose fresh, medium-sized chicken fillet, preferably from the breast. Use a sweet and sour apple, such as Simirenko or Granny Smith. You can make mayonnaise for the salad yourself for a tastier and healthier option. You'll find a link to the homemade mayonnaise recipe catalog at the end of the recipe.
- How to boil chicken fillet? Pour approximately 1.5 liters of water into a pot. Once it boils, add salt (about 0.5 tablespoons) and place the chicken in the pot. Optionally, add a few peppercorns and a bay leaf for flavor. Simmer on low heat with a lid until cooked (approximately 20 minutes after boiling). When the fillet easily pierces with a knife, it's ready. Cool without removing from the broth to prevent drying. Cut the meat into small pieces.
- How to assemble the salad? Place a culinary ring on a flat plate. Start with the diced chicken as the first layer and spread mayonnaise over it. Then evenly distribute prunes and add mayonnaise again. Repeat the process with eggs, apple, cheese, and walnuts, adding mayonnaise each time. Top with chopped walnuts. You can use a culinary bag to create a mayonnaise lattice on each layer.
Creating a DIY Cooking Ring:
To make your own cooking ring, take a regular 1-5 liter plastic bottle (the size depends on your desired diameter). Cut off the required height, and you're ready to assemble your salad. Alternatively, craft a ring from thick cardboard wrapped in foil, or use a detachable cake pan by removing the bottom.
Homemade Mayonnaise:
It's preferable to prepare mayonnaise at home for a tastier and healthier option. You can also use sour cream or natural yogurt as a dressing, either separately or mixed with mayonnaise according to your taste preferences—this choice reduces the dish's calorie content.
Ingredient Temperature:
Prepare salads using fully chilled ingredients. Using warm ingredients may lead to the salad deteriorating quickly.
Cheese Selection:
Any hard or semi-hard cheese works well for this dish. The key is that it should be tasty, high-quality, and without milk fat substitutes.