Chicken salad with melon, cucumbers and daikon
4 servings
30 minutes
This refreshing Italian salad combines tender chicken fillet, sweet honey and musky melon, crunchy daikon, and refreshing cucumber. Its flavor palette surprises with a harmonious balance of sweetness, freshness, and nutty notes. The dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, and sesame oil adds an Eastern touch to the dish, creating a layered tasting experience. The salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, and its lightness makes it an excellent choice for those who appreciate healthy and exquisite dining. Cilantro and walnuts complete the composition by adding aroma and textural variety. Italian cuisine is renowned for its simplicity and elegance, and this salad is a vivid testament to that.
1
Preheat the grill or barbecue. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them on the oiled grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked. Transfer to a plate and cool. Cut into small pieces.
- Chicken breast fillet: 2 pieces
2
In a large bowl, mix vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, and sesame oil until smooth. Add thinly sliced melon, thinly sliced daikon, thinly sliced cucumber, and finely chopped green onion. Mix well.
- Rice vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Light soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Peanut butter: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Dark sesame oil: 0.8 teaspoon
- Honeydew Melon: 3 pieces
- Cantaloupe: 3 pieces
- Daikon: 400 g
- English cucumbers: 200 g
- Green onions: 2 bunchs
3
Place 2 cups of salad on each plate, top with chicken, and sprinkle with cilantro and crushed nuts.
- Chicken breast fillet: 2 pieces
- Chopped cilantro (coriander): 20 g
- Roasted walnuts: 2 tablespoons