Fresh Chicken Salad
6 servings
15 minutes
Fresh chicken salad is a light and nutritious dish of Russian cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables, the tenderness of chicken, and spicy notes of seasonings. The roots of this recipe trace back to home cooking traditions where simple and accessible ingredients create harmonious flavor combinations. Boiled rice adds textural softness while celery, cucumbers, and radishes provide crunchiness. Grated apple introduces a subtle sweet tang that complements the balance of flavors. The dressing made with mayonnaise, curry, turmeric, and ginger adds zest and reveals depth of aroma. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or side dish; it can be served at family lunches or festive gatherings. Its simplicity in preparation and rich taste make it a favorite choice for lovers of fresh and healthy salads.
1
Boil the rice.
- Rice: 400 g
2
Boil the chicken.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
3
Finely chop the chicken (almost into a paste).
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
4
Finely chop the celery and cucumbers (about like rice).
- Celery: 200 g
- Cucumbers: 200 g
5
Grate the apple.
- Apple: 150 g
6
Grate the radish.
- Radish: 150 g
7
Make the sauce: mix mayonnaise with spices, optionally add a little mustard or yogurt.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
- Curry: to taste
- Turmeric: to taste
- Ground ginger: to taste
8
Mix.
- Sesame: to taste