Tender chicken salad with vegetables and croutons

4 servings

30 minutes

A tender chicken salad with vegetables and croutons is a harmony of freshness and rich flavor. This salad is a light yet nutritious dish of European cuisine that combines juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tender chicken fillet, and aromatic cheese. The special charm comes from the crispy croutons made from white bread soaked in olive oil. Dressed with gentle mayonnaise, it gains richness and a pleasant creamy texture. The history of such salads roots back to traditions of quick and convenient preparation where simple ingredients unite into exquisite taste. It’s an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner as well as part of a festive table where it delights guests with its freshness and appetizing appearance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 269.7
• Proteins: 25.5g
• Fats: 14.7g
• Carbohydrates: 7.9g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Chicken fillet: 250 g
• Cucumbers: 2 pc
• Cheese: 150 g
• White bread: 2 pc
• Mayonnaise: to taste
• Green salad: 1 bunch
• Olive oil: 10 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients for the salad. Boil the chicken fillet and eggs. Cut the white bread into small squares and fry in olive oil. Let everything cool down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 250 g
   • Olive oil: 10 ml
   • White bread: 2 pieces

2. Cut cucumbers, tomatoes, and cheese into strips. Tear the lettuce leaves into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Cheese: 150 g
   • Green salad: 1 bunch

3. Cut the chicken fillet and eggs into strips as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 250 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Mix all ingredients, add salt and pepper, and dress with mayonnaise. Stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste