Chicken breast salad with melon

6 servings

30 minutes

Chicken breast salad with melon is an exquisite combination of freshness and tenderness born in European culinary tradition. Sweet notes of melon harmoniously intertwine with the juiciness of chicken, giving the dish lightness and sophistication. The dressing made from mustard, olive oil, soy sauce, and orange zest adds spiciness and depth of flavor, while cilantro and green onions provide a fresh aroma. Sesame seeds complete the composition, creating a crunchy texture. It is an ideal option for a summer lunch or festive table that will delight lovers of unusual flavor combinations and provide gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 175.1
• Proteins: 12.1g
• Fats: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 9.8g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 20 g
• Chicken breast: 1 pc
• Melon: 300 g
• Green salad: 50 g
• Green onions: 20 g
• Mustard: 2 tbsp
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Soy sauce: 50 ml
• Oranges: 1 pc
• Sesame seeds: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into small pieces, season with salt, and fry until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 1 piece

2. Peel the melon from seeds and skin, cut into cubes

   Required ingredients:

   • Melon: 300 g

3. Tear the lettuce leaves, finely chop the onion and cilantro.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 50 g
   • Green onions: 20 g
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 20 g

4. For the dressing, mix mustard, olive oil, soy sauce, and the zest of one orange.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mustard: 2 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 50 ml
   • Soy sauce: 50 ml
   • Oranges: 1 piece

5. Combine all ingredients, dress the salad, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame seeds:  to taste