Delicious Chicken Salad Recipe

Salads are always a good option, especially in hot months. Therefore, today we present you this chicken salad recipe that, in addition to having a very pleasant taste, is very nutritious. Do you dare to try it? It is a perfect dish for any occasion and time of day.

Chicken salad recipe with vegetables

The consumption of chicken salad with vegetables is ideal to complement any balanced and healthy eating plan. Although it is advisable to consult the nutritionist about the recipes of habitual consumption, in general this is usually a good option.

The reason? Both chicken and vegetables contain essential nutrients that help promote wellness. According to data published in Food & Nutrition Research , chicken is an important source of protein, fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals.

For their part, vegetables are low in calories and represent an important source of antioxidants. Also, as a study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics points out , the consumption of salads prolongs the feeling of fullness and helps reduce excessive calorie intake. Do you dare to prepare this recipe?

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion (30 g)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 stalk of celery (30 g)
• 10 sprigs of parsley (5 g)
• 1 bag of potatoes (200 g)
• 2 cloves of garlic (2.5 g)
• 2 chicken breasts (250 g)
• 1 package of carrots (200 g)
• 1/2 of Cup of mayonnaise (100 g)
• 1 teaspoon of mustard sauce (5 g)
• Black pepper and salt (to taste)

Preparation

• First of all, to prepare this recipe for chicken salad with vegetables, we will start by cooking the carrots and potatoes, previously peeled, in a pot with water and salt. We will place the whole vegetables in the casserole, since we will have to remove the carrots after they are about 8 minutes in the boiling water.
• On the other hand, the potatoes should remain between 20 and 25 minutes on the fire. If we prick them with a fork, we can better control their cooking point to ensure that they do not remain raw in the center.

• Afterwards, we will place the chicken breasts in another pot, also with water, and we will add the onion and garlic cloves cut into small pieces.
• In addition, we will add the bay leaf and a little salt to taste. Then, we will cook this mixture, over low heat, until the water begins to boil, at which point we will reduce the heat to a minimum and continue to keep the breasts for another 15 minutes.
• Once the potatoes and carrots are ready, we will cut them into small pieces and, on the other hand, we will shred the chicken breasts, which will be ready and well cooked.
• We will place all the ingredients in a separate bowl and add the mayonnaise and mustard. Finally, we will mix everything well to distribute the sauces well and the salad is ready.

Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad Recipe

This second chicken salad recipe is even easier to make than the previous one, mixing the nice texture of chicken with the fresh, sweet taste of mandarin oranges. It is a perfect dish for any spring dinner. To prepare this recipe, in a serving for about two people, you will need:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cucumber (30 g)
• 1/2 lettuce (100 g)
• 2 tomatoes (120 g)
• 2 tangerines (60 g)
• 1 chicken breast (100 g)
• 1/2 cup of sweet corn (50 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (5 mL)
• 1/4 of Cup of grated cheese (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (5 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (10 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (5 ml)

Salad preparation

• First, we will start by washing the tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce well. We will cut the tomato and cucumber into small pieces, and the lettuce into strips. Once ready, we will mix everything in a bowl.
• On the other hand, we will pass the chicken on a hot griddle with one of the tablespoons of olive oil, and we will turn it until it is well done inside.

• Next, we will remove it on a plate and we will shred it well, to make sure that it has been well cooked. If the chicken has been somewhat raw in any area, we can return that piece to the grill so that it finishes cooking well.
• Once the chicken is ready, we will peel the tangerines and separate the segments. We will cut them into dice-sized pieces, which will allow some of the tangerine juice to be released as you mix the whole salad and accentuate the flavor.

Preparing the dressing and mixing the salad

• Once all this is ready, we mix the chicken, tangerine, vegetables, sweet corn and grated cheese in the same bowl. In a separate small bowl, we will prepare the dressing with the remaining tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, honey and vinegar.
• To finish, we will pour the dressing over the rest of the ingredients. We will stir it well so that all the components acquire the flavor of the dressing and tangerine, especially the threads of the chicken breast.

So we’ll finish with this second chicken salad recipe. Either of the two options will provide us with a light, fresh dish with a very pleasant flavor.

They can be ideal recipes for any spring meal or dinner, whether alone, with friends or family.