Healthy salad with chicken, beetroot and feta

2 servings

20 minutes

This hearty salad with chicken, beetroot, and feta is the embodiment of harmony in flavors and textures. It combines the tenderness of chicken meat, the sweet juiciness of beetroot, the spiciness of red onion, and the creaminess of feta to create a rich yet balanced taste. Arugula adds freshness and a slight bitterness while olives provide a Mediterranean touch. The recipe reflects the traditions of Russian cuisine where the combination of simple yet nutritious ingredients is valued. It works perfectly as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to a main dinner. Thanks to its ease of preparation, this salad will be an ideal solution for a quick yet exquisite dinner or a light festive treat.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 430.7
• Proteins: 30.7g
• Fats: 23.1g
• Carbohydrates: 21.8g

Ingredients

• Arugula: 2 bunch
• Chicken breast: 150 g
• Beet: 1 pc
• Red onion: 0.5 pc
• Feta cheese: 70 g
• Pitted olives: 12 pc
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Italian Herbs: 1 bunch

Cooking steps

1. Boil the chicken breast. Boil a small beet and peel it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 150 g
   • Beet: 1 piece

2. Tear arugula into a salad bowl (a couple of good handfuls, don't be stingy).

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 2 bunchs

3. Cut the breast into cubes; grate the beetroot coarsely; chop the onion proportionally; halve the olives (if large, cut into four pieces). Put everything in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 150 g
   • Beet: 1 piece
   • Red onion: 0.5 piece
   • Pitted olives: 12 pieces

4. Add feta, dried herbs to taste, and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix. Done!

   Required ingredients:

   • Feta cheese: 70 g
   • Italian Herbs: 1 bunch
   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon