Crispy salad with chicken and croutons
4 servings
30 minutes
Crispy chicken and crouton salad is a refined and nutritious representative of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet, the freshness of vegetables, and the crunchy texture of croutons. Its roots trace back to the tradition of creating hearty salads that can serve as a complete dish. Light yet flavorful, it is perfect for both everyday meals and festive occasions. The dressing made from garlic, vinegar, and vegetable oil adds zest to the salad while enhancing its aroma. The harmony of ingredients makes it versatile: it pairs well with meat dishes and can stand alone as a treat. To keep the croutons appetizingly crunchy, it's recommended to add them just before serving. This salad is a true balance of freshness and rich flavor capable of winning over gourmet hearts.
1
Boil the fillet until cooked (about 20 minutes after boiling). Cool down. Shred the fillet into fibers.
- Chicken fillet: 250 g
2
Cut the loaf into cubes. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
- White bread: 200 g
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
3
Cut the cucumbers into thin strips. Slice the onion into half rings. If using bitter onion, pour boiling water over it, let it sit for 10 minutes, then drain the water and rinse the onion in cold water. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.
- Cucumbers: 300 g
- Red onion: 150 g
- Cheese: 150 g
4
Make a dressing. For this, mix vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
- Vinegar 6%: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 3 cloves
5
Tear the salad by hand. Add cucumbers, onion, fillet, cheese, dressing, and croutons.
- Green salad: 1 g
- Cucumbers: 300 g
- Red onion: 150 g
- Chicken fillet: 250 g
- Cheese: 150 g
- White bread: 200 g
6
It is recommended to add croutons before serving to keep them crispy.