Chicken salad with vegetables under tomato sauce
4 servings
40 minutes
Chicken salad with vegetables in tomato sauce is a bright and rich dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken with crunchy vegetables and a spicy tomato sauce. Its roots go back to the traditions of home cooking where simple yet hearty ingredients create a harmony of flavors. The dressing made from tomato paste and mayonnaise gives the salad a slight tanginess and creamy texture, making it particularly appetizing. This salad is perfect for both everyday lunches and festive gatherings, pairing wonderfully with meat dishes and fresh bread. Each ingredient adds its own shade — boiled chicken provides softness, crispy potatoes add density, fresh cucumber offers a refreshing taste, while eggs contribute richness. This dish is not only nutritious but also very aesthetic, pleasing the eye with its structure and color palette.
1
Boil the chicken and cut it into strips.
- Chicken: 300 g
2
Cut the potatoes into strips and fry in vegetable oil.
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
3
Peel and slice the cucumbers into strips.
- Cucumbers: 150 g
4
Chop the onion and pour boiling water over it.
- Onion: 1 head
5
Boil the eggs hard and cut them into strips.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
6
Combine all ingredients and dress the salad with the sauce. To make the sauce, mix mayonnaise with tomato paste. Add salt and pepper.
- Mayonnaise: 30 g
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste