Salad with chicken, oranges and feta cheese
4 servings
20 minutes
Chicken salad with oranges and feta cheese is a harmony of flavors and textures created based on European culinary traditions. Tender chicken fillet infused with garlic, mint, and citrus aroma pairs with fresh spinach leaves to create the perfect base for vibrant pieces of sweet oranges. Feta cheese adds zest and creamy softness, while the dressing made from apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard highlights the dish's flavor nuances. This salad is suitable for both a light lunch and a festive table. Its refreshing taste and rich composition make it a versatile choice for lovers of bright gastronomic experiences. The combination of proteins, vitamins, and healthy fats makes it not only delicious but also nutritious.
1
Cut the chicken fillet into cubes. In a large pan, heat olive oil. Add the chicken and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes. Season with garlic and mint, and fry for another 2 minutes. Then, reduce the heat and add vinegar, orange juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until cooked.
- Chicken breast fillet: 3 pieces
- Olive oil: 2.5 teaspoons
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 clove
- Dried mint: 1 teaspoon
- Apple cider vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Freshly squeezed orange juice: 6 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Wash and dry the spinach leaves with a towel. Cut the oranges into wedges and then into cubes.
- Baby spinach: 2 glasss
- Oranges: 2 pieces
3
In a separate deep bowl, place spinach, pieces of orange, still warm chicken in sauce, and mix carefully.
- Baby spinach: 2 glasss
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Chicken breast fillet: 3 pieces
4
Divide the salad into 4 plates, sprinkling each portion with crumbled feta cheese.
- Feta cheese: 120 g