Chicken salad with mint and cucumber

2 servings

50 minutes

Chicken salad with mint and cucumber is a refreshing and aromatic recipe that combines tender chicken meat, crunchy cucumbers, and a tangy dressing. This dish is perfect for summer days when you crave lightness and freshness. The lime juice and mint give the salad a pleasant citrus note, while soy sauce and sesame oil add depth of flavor. This salad has roots in European cuisine but its ingredients evoke Asian motifs. It works well as a standalone dish or as a side to fish or seafood. The ideal balance of spices and freshness makes it unique and memorable. Try it — it will become your favorite summer treat!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 322
• Proteins: 33.3g
• Fats: 12.6g
• Carbohydrates: 19.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 1 pc
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp
• Cucumbers: 4 pc
• Fresh mint: 1 stem
• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Brown sugar: 1 tbsp
• Black peppercorns: 3 pc
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Chili pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cucumbers into long thin strips (a vegetable peeler is convenient to use).

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 4 pieces

2. Boil the chicken meat and tear it into long strands. Add to the cucumbers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 1 piece

3. In a mortar, grind black pepper, sugar, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black peppercorns: 3 pieces
   • Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Add finely chopped chili pepper, chopped mint, lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pepper and sugar. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper:  to taste
   • Fresh mint: 1 stem
   • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

5. Dress the salad and mix.