Diet salad of pumpkin with chicken

6 servings

30 minutes

Dietary pumpkin salad with chicken is an exquisite combination of lightness and flavor. It is inspired by European culinary traditions, where special attention is paid to the freshness of ingredients and harmony of tastes. Tender chicken fillet, juicy pumpkin, and sweet apples create an amazing balance of sweetness and spiciness, while the addition of grapes adds fresh fruity notes. Blanched onion adds softness to the taste, and olive oil makes the salad light and healthy. This salad is perfect for those who watch their diet but do not want to sacrifice flavor. It can be served as a light dinner or an exquisite appetizer that can impress guests with its refined combination of ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 179.4
• Proteins: 11.4g
• Fats: 7.7g
• Carbohydrates: 17.8g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 500 g
• Chicken fillet: 250 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Apple: 2 pc
• Grape: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Sugar: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil the chicken fillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 250 g

2. Chop the onion finely and blanch it (pour boiling water over it and let it sit for a few minutes, then drain the water so the onion becomes sweet but remains crunchy).

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

3. Cut the pumpkin, apples, and chicken fillet into small pieces. Mix with onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 500 g
   • Chicken fillet: 250 g
   • Apple: 2 pieces
   • Onion: 1 head

4. Cut the grapes and add to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grape: 100 g

5. Add salt, sugar, and dress with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons