Chicken salad with fruits and nuts

4 servings

25 minutes

Chicken salad with fruits and nuts is a light and refreshing dish of Russian cuisine, combining tender chicken fillet, sweet grapes, apple, and crunchy walnuts. Historically, such salads emerged as an experiment in combining meat and fruits to create a balance of flavors—from sweet to salty and tangy. The dressing made from mayonnaise and yogurt adds a creamy texture and a slight tanginess. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or festive table and pairs well with white wines or fresh bread.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 507.2
• Proteins: 50.8g
• Fats: 26.9g
• Carbohydrates: 16.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast fillet: 4 pc
• Apple: 1 pc
• Crushed walnuts: 45 g
• Dark raisins: 2 tbsp
• Red seedless grapes: 160 g
• Mayonnaise: 5 tbsp
• Natural yoghurt: 2.5 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 4 tsp
• Sea salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the grill or barbecue. Brush the chicken breasts with vegetable oil, lightly salt and pepper, and place on the grill. Grill for a few minutes until cooked and golden brown. Cool and cut into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 5 tablespoon
   • Natural yoghurt: 2.5 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 4 teaspoons
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Add chicken, peeled and chopped apple, raisins, nuts, and halved grapes. Mix well and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
   • Apple: 1 piece
   • Crushed walnuts: 45 g
   • Dark raisins: 2 tablespoons
   • Red seedless grapes: 160 g