Smoked Chicken Breast Salad "Pine Cones"
6 servings
30 minutes
The 'Pine Cones' salad is a true culinary find of Russian cuisine. Its unique shape resembles forest cones, and its rich flavor envelops the coziness of winter evenings. Smoked chicken breast adds a delicate smoky note to the salad, nuts provide a crunchy texture, while cheese and mayonnaise create a harmonious creamy base. Almonds carefully placed on top complete the composition, making the dish not only appetizing but also aesthetically appealing. This salad is perfect for festive gatherings, bringing originality and warmth of home comfort to the table. Thanks to the thoughtful combination of ingredients, each bite delights with a complex palette of flavors—from salty to nutty-sweet. Serve it with sprigs of fresh rosemary to emphasize the forest theme and add freshness.
1
Boil the potatoes in salted water until cooked. Hard boil the eggs. Cool the ingredients and grate them separately on a coarse grater.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
2
Cut the chicken breast into small cubes.
- Smoked chicken breast: 200 g
3
Finely chop the onion and pour boiling water over it. After five minutes, drain the water, rinse the onion with cold water, and dry it.
- Onion: 1 piece
4
Chop the nuts finely. Grate the cheese on a fine grater. Mix with the nuts.
- Walnuts: 100 g
- Hard cheese: 150 g
5
Layer the salad into small cone shapes. Arrange the layers freely in any order, but the top layer should be cheese with nuts. Spread mayonnaise on each layer.
- Mayonnaise: 500 g
6
Garnish the finished dish with almonds and decorate with rosemary sprigs.
- Almond: 200 g
- Fresh rosemary: 3 stems