Chicken Salad with Grapes and Cashews in Pita
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken salad with grapes and cashews in pita is an exquisite balance of flavors and textures. Tender chicken breast, sweet and juicy green grapes, crunchy fried cashews, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, curry, and mustard create a harmony of taste nuances. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or an elegant snack. Thanks to the pita, it is convenient to eat and requires no additional utensils. The dish hails from European gastronomy where simple yet refined ingredient combinations are valued. Lettuce leaves add freshness while black pepper provides a hint of spiciness. It’s the ideal dish for those seeking a blend of freshness, crunchy texture, and rich flavor while wanting to add a touch of sophistication to their everyday meals.
1
Boil chicken breasts in a small amount of boiling water until cooked. Cool and cut into small cubes.
- Chicken breast: 3 pieces
2
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, curry, and mustard.
- Mayonnaise: 90 g
- Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Curry: 2 teaspoons
- Dijon mustard: 0.5 teaspoon
3
In a large bowl, mix chicken, halved grapes, slightly chopped nuts, and dressing. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chicken breast: 3 pieces
- Green seedless grapes: 100 g
- Roasted cashews: 0.5 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
4
Cut the pitas in half and place lettuce leaves in each half. Fill with salad and serve.
- Pita: 3 pieces
- Lettuce leaves: to taste