Crispy salad with chicken, red onion and croutons

4 servings

30 minutes

Crispy salad with chicken, red onion, and croutons is a harmony of textures and flavors born in European cuisine. Tender chicken fillet shredded into strands combines with refreshing cucumbers, zesty red onion, and aromatic lettuce leaves. The dressing made from vegetable oil, vinegar, garlic, and spices adds subtle sophistication to the dish. Grated hard cheese adds depth of flavor while crispy croutons added before serving complete the composition with an appetizing texture. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or as a vibrant addition to main courses, delighting with its freshness and balance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 691.4
• Proteins: 27.9g
• Fats: 53.1g
• Carbohydrates: 24.9g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 300 g
• Cucumbers: 2 pc
• Sweet red onion: 1 pc
• Green salad: 1 bunch
• Hard cheese: 100 g
• Vegetable oil: 10 tbsp
• Vinegar: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Crackers: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. First, boil the chicken fillet and then let it cool. Next, tear the fillet into short fibers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 300 g

2. Cucumbers should be sliced into thin strips, and onions into half rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces
   • Sweet red onion: 1 piece

3. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 100 g

4. Prepare the dressing: mix vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add minced garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 10 tablespoons
   • Vinegar: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

5. Lettuce leaves should be torn by hand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 1 bunch

6. Mix all ingredients except the croutons. Drizzle with dressing and add croutons just before serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crackers: 100 g