Chicken salad with pineapple and cheese
10 servings
40 minutes
Chicken salad with pineapple and cheese is a combination of tenderness and spiciness, perfect for holidays and special dinners. Its origin traces back to European cuisine, where the balance of flavors and textures is valued. Tender chicken breast, boiled eggs, and aromatic hard cheese create a soft base, while sweet pineapple chunks add a refreshing fruity note. Garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves provide spiciness, while sour cream and mayonnaise unite the ingredients into a harmonious dish. This salad not only delights the taste but also looks beautiful on the table, creating a sense of sophistication. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat and fish appetizers. Its lightness and richness make it an excellent choice for any celebration.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and put it to boil, add salt.
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
3
For flavor and aroma, add a few black peppercorns and bay leaves.
- Black peppercorns: 6 pieces
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
4
Boil the eggs hard with added salt (to prevent them from cracking).
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
5
Cool the boiled chicken.
6
Then cut into cubes and place in a salad bowl.
7
Cool the boiled eggs, chop them with a knife or a special tool, and add to the chicken.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
8
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Hard cheese: 250 g
9
Add to the bowl with chicken and eggs.
- Hard cheese: 250 g
10
Drain the juice from the pineapples and add the pieces to the salad.
- Canned pineapple chunks: 1 jar
11
Peel three cloves of garlic.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
12
Crush them with a press or chop finely.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
13
Add garlic to the salad.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
14
Add mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
15
Add pepper with lemon zest for flavor.
- Black pepper with lemon zest: to taste
16
Mix everything and serve at the table.