Chicken, walnut and green salad with pomegranate

4 servings

90 minutes

Chicken salad with walnuts and herbs topped with pomegranate is a true embodiment of Georgian cuisine, where simple ingredients transform into a rich flavor ensemble. Tender shredded chicken meat combines with nuts that add a velvety texture and light sweetness to the dish. Herbs bring freshness while pomegranate seeds provide brightness and a hint of tartness, creating an exciting contrast of flavors. Mayonnaise binds the ingredients together, highlighting their richness. This salad not only decorates the festive table but also symbolizes the hospitality and warmth of Georgian cuisine. It is served as an appetizer or light main dish, allowing one to enjoy the richness of flavors in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1209.3
• Proteins: 55.5g
• Fats: 103g
• Carbohydrates: 21.3g

Ingredients

• Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g
• Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
• Walnuts: 300 g
• Grenades: 1 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Mayonnaise: 1 jar
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare chicken fillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g
   • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g

2. Slice the breast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g

3. Cut the drumstick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g

4. Boil the chicken in salted water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g
   • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Cool the boiled chicken and prepare it with the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g
   • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g

6. Shred the white meat and set it aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g

7. Pass the dark meat through a meat grinder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g

8. Then, just like the meat, grind a portion of the greens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Coriander: 1 bunch

9. Then grind the nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 300 g

10. Again greenery.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley: 1 bunch
    • Dill: 1 bunch
    • Coriander: 1 bunch

11. It should be a minced mixture of meat, nuts, and greens that needs to be mixed with 3-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts: 300 g
    • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g
    • Parsley: 1 bunch
    • Dill: 1 bunch
    • Coriander: 1 bunch
    • Mayonnaise: 1 jar

12. Grease the bottom of the plate with mayonnaise.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mayonnaise: 1 jar

13. Place half of the shredded white meat and pour 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise over it.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
    • Mayonnaise: 1 jar

14. Spread half of the nut-chicken mixture as the second layer.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts: 300 g
    • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g

15. Layers can be leveled and compacted.

16. Mix the second part of the white meat with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
    • Mayonnaise: 1 jar

17. Evenly distribute the third layer of the salad.

18. The fourth layer is again a nut-chicken mixture that needs to be evenly spread over the salad on top and sides.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts: 300 g
    • Chicken thigh fillet: 400 g

19. Garnish the salad with nuts and pomegranate seeds.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts: 300 g
    • Grenades: 1 piece

20. Serve at the table, portioned.