Salad with chicken breast and grapes

4 servings

30 minutes

Chicken breast and grape salad is an elegant combination of simple ingredients that offers amazing gastronomic pleasure. This salad has European roots and embodies a balance of freshness, juiciness, and savory notes. Juicy chicken breast, gently infused with thyme and olive oil aromas, harmoniously pairs with the sweet-tart grapes. The addition of walnuts gives the dish a crunchy texture, while feta with its salty flavor completes the taste composition. A dressing made of honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard enriches the dish with sweet depth and mild acidity. This salad is perfect as a light lunch or an exquisite appetizer on a festive table. It not only delights the palate but also decorates the plate with its brightness and contrasts.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 539.6
• Proteins: 25.6g
• Fats: 39.7g
• Carbohydrates: 22.3g

Ingredients

• Salt: pinch
• Olive oil: 0.3 glass
• Green salad: 100 g
• Chicken breast: 300 g
• Red grapes: 300 g
• Walnuts: 0.5 glass
• Sweet red onion: 0.5 pc
• Feta cheese: 50 g
• Dried thyme: 0.5 tsp
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Balsamic vinegar: 2.5 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Dijon mustard: 1.5 tsp
• Garlic: 1 clove

Cooking steps

1. Lightly pound the chicken fillet to an even thickness. Rub with salt, pepper, and dried thyme, then brush with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 300 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch
   • Dried thyme: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 0.3 glass

2. Heat the pan and fry the fillet until cooked, 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the fillet to a plate, cover with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice it thinly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 300 g

3. Cut the grapes in half and remove the seeds. Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-rings, rinse in cold water and dry. Chop the walnuts coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red grapes: 300 g
   • Sweet red onion: 0.5 piece
   • Walnuts: 0.5 glass

4. For the dressing, clean and chop a clove of garlic, mix it with the other dressing ingredients (1/3 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper) and whisk well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Olive oil: 0.3 glass
   • Balsamic vinegar: 2.5 tablespoons
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Dijon mustard: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

5. Put salad mix, grapes, chicken fillet, and onion in a salad bowl, drizzle with dressing and mix. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and walnuts and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 100 g
   • Red grapes: 300 g
   • Chicken breast: 300 g
   • Sweet red onion: 0.5 piece
   • Feta cheese: 50 g
   • Walnuts: 0.5 glass