Broccoli Salad with Chicken
6 servings
40 minutes
Broccoli and chicken salad is a light yet hearty dish that is perfect for both everyday lunch and festive tables. This recipe combines tender chicken breast, fresh broccoli florets, and tangy hard cheese to create an ideal blend of textures and flavors. The dish has a pleasant creamy note thanks to mayonnaise, while garlic adds a slight spiciness. The roots of this salad can be traced back to Russian cuisine, where nutritious and easy-to-make dishes are traditionally valued. It can be served as a standalone dish or as part of a meal with a side. The salad is rich in protein and beneficial nutrients that strengthen the body and energize it. Try this delicate and aromatic salad — it will surely become your favorite!
1
To prepare the salad, boil the chicken breast, cool it down, and then tear it into small pieces by hand.
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces
2
Boil broccoli in salted water for 4-5 minutes. Cool down. Cut large florets into 3-4 pieces.
- Broccoli cabbage: 1 piece
3
Mix chicken and broccoli, add grated cheese and minced garlic. Salt and dress with mayonnaise to taste.
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces
- Broccoli cabbage: 1 piece
- Hard cheese: 250 g
- Salt: to taste
- Mayonnaise: to taste