Chicken salad with dried apricots

4 servings

30 minutes

Chicken salad with dried apricots is a refined balance of sweetness and tenderness that has firmly taken root in Austrian cuisine. Its tender chicken fillet, aromatic marinated apricots, and refreshing cucumber create a harmony of flavors, while the spicy pickled onion adds a pleasant sharpness. The salad has a delicate texture and a light acidity from vinegar that subtly highlights the sweetness of the apricots. This salad will be a wonderful addition to a festive table or a light summer treat. Due to its simplicity in preparation and unusual flavor combination, it is suitable for those who appreciate the sophistication of gastronomy and love to experiment with classic recipes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 334.2
• Proteins: 31.6g
• Fats: 17.5g
• Carbohydrates: 13.5g

Ingredients

• Onion: 0.5 head
• Chicken breast: 2 pc
• Vinegar: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Dried apricots: 80 g
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Mayonnaise: 90 g

Cooking steps

1. Boil the chicken fillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 2 pieces

2. The onion needs to be marinated. For this, we cut it into large half-rings (or thin, as preferred), then scald it with boiling water and let it sit for 5 minutes. After that, we marinate it in vinegar with a pinch of salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 0.5 head
   • Vinegar:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Pour boiling water over the dried apricots for 15 minutes to release their aroma.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried apricots: 80 g

4. Cut all ingredients into medium-sized strips, and squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumbers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

5. Combine all ingredients and dress with mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 90 g