Salad with arugula, chicken and grapefruit

4 servings

30 minutes

This salad with arugula, chicken, and grapefruit is a true embodiment of Italian gastronomy, where the freshness of ingredients plays a key role. The combination of tender chicken fillet marinated in soy sauce, spicy arugula, and refreshing sweet-sour grapefruit creates an amazing harmony of flavors. Sesame seeds add a light nutty note to the salad, while parsley and mint provide a fresh aroma. Italian cuisine is famous for its simple yet elegant dishes, and this salad is no exception. It is perfect for a light lunch or festive dinner, surprising guests with its originality and sophistication. The finishing touch is aromatic olive oil that ties all the ingredients together, turning this salad into a true culinary masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 291.5
• Proteins: 34.3g
• Fats: 14.5g
• Carbohydrates: 6.3g

Ingredients

• Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch
• Arugula: 100 g
• Soy sauce: 100 ml
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
• Grapefruits: 1 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Sesame: 1.5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. So let's start preparing the salad; first, we need to wash and dice the chicken breast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 500 g

2. Then we pour soy sauce over the breast and let it marinate for about 30-40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 100 ml

3. While the chicken breast is marinating, we will start preparing the other ingredients.

4. Roast sesame seeds until light brown color in a dry pan without using oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame: 1.5 tablespoon

5. Mix parsley and mint and chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch

6. Peel the grapefruit from the skin, white membranes, and seeds; you can cut it with a knife or, as I did, just tear it into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grapefruits: 1 piece

7. When our fillet has marinated enough, we drain the soy sauce.

8. In a large skillet, heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil and add the chicken breast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

9. Fry on all sides until golden brown and a crispy crust forms.

10. First, lay out the arugula, sprinkle with parsley and mint, then add grapefruit and chicken breast, and sprinkle with sesame.

    Required ingredients:

    • Arugula: 100 g
    • Parsley: 1 bunch
    • Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch
    • Grapefruits: 1 piece
    • Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
    • Sesame: 1.5 tablespoon

11. Sprinkle the salad with olive oil. Serve in portions.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons