Chicken salad with prunes and mushrooms

4 servings

130 minutes

Chicken salad with prunes and mushrooms is a harmony of flavors that combines the tenderness of chicken, the sweetness of prunes, and the richness of mushrooms. This recipe comes from European cuisine, where the combination of simplicity and sophistication is valued. The layered structure of the salad creates a rich texture, while mayonnaise adds creaminess and binds the ingredients together. Prunes add a light fruity note, making the dish special. This salad is perfect for festive tables, surprising guests with its unusual combination of ingredients. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to main hot dishes. Light, nutritious, and delicious — chicken salad with prunes and mushrooms will be a highlight of any feast.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 916.3
• Proteins: 53.2g
• Fats: 63g
• Carbohydrates: 36g

Ingredients

• Prunes: 200 g
• Chicken breast: 600 g
• Champignons: 250 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Chicken egg: 6 pc
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Mayonnaise ""Provencal"": 250 g
• Refined oil: 1.5 tbsp
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Carefully soak the prunes in boiling water, but keep them firm — do not let them fall apart. Place on a napkin and squeeze out excess moisture. Cut into medium pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Prunes: 200 g

2. Boil the chicken breast with salt to taste. Then cool and cut into medium pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 600 g
   • Salt:  pinch

3. Remove the skin from the mushroom caps and cut them into medium pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 250 g

4. Chop the onion into medium pieces (but not too small).

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

5. Fry the onion and mushrooms in vegetable oil until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Champignons: 250 g
   • Refined oil: 1.5 tablespoon

6. Transfer to napkins and squeeze out the excess oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Refined oil: 1.5 tablespoon

7. Grate 6 hard-boiled eggs on a medium grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 6 pieces

8. Grate the cucumber on a medium grater and squeeze out the excess moisture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Mayonnaise ""Provencal"": 250 g

9. Take a deep bowl with high edges and start layering the salad.

10. 1st layer - 100–120 grams of prunes. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on top of the layer.

    Required ingredients:

    • Prunes: 200 g
    • Mayonnaise ""Provencal"": 250 g

11. 2nd layer - 300 grams of chicken. Spread 1 tablespoon of heaped mayonnaise on top of the layer.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken breast: 600 g
    • Mayonnaise ""Provencal"": 250 g

12. 3rd layer - 100-120 grams of fried mushrooms with onions (add a pinch of salt). Spread 1 tablespoon of heaped mayonnaise on top of the layer.

    Required ingredients:

    • Champignons: 250 g
    • Onion: 1 head
    • Mayonnaise ""Provencal"": 250 g

13. The 4th layer - 3 crushed eggs. Spread 1 tablespoon of heaped mayonnaise on top of the layer.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 6 pieces
    • Mayonnaise ""Provencal"": 250 g

14. Repeat the same sequence from the first to the fourth layer. Then, once you have applied mayonnaise on the last layer, top it with freshly grated squeezed cucumber.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cucumbers: 1 piece