Layered chicken salad with cheese and pomegranate seeds
6 servings
45 minutes
Chicken layered salad with cheese and pomegranate seeds is an elegant combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a festive table. Its history traces back to traditional European layered salads, valued for the harmony of ingredients and aesthetic presentation. Tender chicken breast, spicy walnuts, airy eggs, velvety cheese, and refreshing pomegranate seeds create a magnificent flavor richness. Mayonnaise binds the layers together, adding tenderness and richness to the dish. Pomegranate seeds not only decorate the salad but also add a light tanginess that balances the overall flavor palette. This salad is ideal as a main dish at festive evenings or as a vibrant appetizer complementing a ceremonial dinner.
1
Layer all the ingredients. Finely chop the onion into cubes and pour boiling water over it.
- Onion: 1 piece
2
Cut the potatoes into cubes.
- Potato: 5 piece
3
Cut the chicken breast (preferably smoked or grilled).
- Chicken breast: 500 g
4
Grate the walnuts finely or grind them in a blender.
- Crushed walnuts: 250 g
5
Boil the carrot and cut it into cubes.
- Carrot: 3 pieces
6
Mash the egg or grate it on a coarse grater.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
7
Grate the cheese.
- Cheese: 220 g
8
Spread mayonnaise on each layer, but not thickly. Place pomegranate seeds on top. If making for a celebration, use the seeds to create letters or designs. It's advisable to let the salad sit for at least an hour to absorb the mayonnaise.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste