Shanghai Chicken Salad
4 servings
20 minutes
Shanghai chicken salad is a harmonious blend of fresh vegetables, juicy chicken meat, and a bright citrus note of mandarins. Inspired by Chinese culinary traditions, this salad combines crispy iceberg lettuce and red lettuce with tender chicken breast, highlighting the flavors of radishes, carrots, and tomatoes. Lime juice and olive oil add freshness and lightness to the dish, while a pinch of salt and black pepper enhance its natural tones. Light and nutritious, this salad is perfect for both everyday lunch and festive tables, delighting with its balance of taste and aesthetic presentation.
1
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and fry until cooked.
- Chicken breast: 100 g
2
Mix 2 types of lettuce, chopped tomatoes, radishes, and a few pieces of carrots in a salad bowl.
- Red salad: 1 bunch
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 bunch
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Radish: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
3
Add the cooled chicken and pieces of mandarin.
- Chicken breast: 100 g
- Tangerines: 2 pieces
4
Mix, season with salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with a mixture of lime juice and olive oil.
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Lime: 1 piece
- Olive oil: to taste