Chicken salad with mushrooms
5 servings
120 minutes
Chicken salad with mushrooms is a harmonious combination of tender chicken meat, aromatic champignons, and piquant onions, enriched with the lightness of boiled eggs and the creamy texture of mayonnaise. This salad is a frequent guest at festive tables in Russian cuisine, where hearty and layered appetizers are valued. Its history roots in the tradition of preparing layered salads that uniquely reveal the flavor of each ingredient. Tender chicken, soft mushrooms, and slightly caramelized onions create a warm and cozy combination, while mayonnaise adds completeness to the flavor palette. The salad is perfect as a standalone dish for a festive dinner or as an accompaniment to main courses, pairing wonderfully with greens and fresh bread. Its layered structure makes it not only delicious but also aesthetically appealing.
1
Boil the chicken in unsalted water.
- Chicken: 1.2 kg
2
Fry the chopped mushrooms and onions in sunflower oil with salt until cooked.
- Fresh button mushrooms: 500 g
- Onion: 4 heads
3
Boil the eggs and chop them finely.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
4
Remove the skin and bones from the chicken, cut it into small pieces. Let the chicken, mushrooms, and eggs cool.
- Chicken: 1.2 kg
5
Then we start layering the ingredients on the dish. First chicken, then mushrooms with onions, mayonnaise, eggs. Then again chicken, mushrooms with onions, mayonnaise, eggs. There should be 2 or 3 layers of salad. Top with mayonnaise and garnish with greens.
- Chicken: 1.2 kg
- Fresh button mushrooms: 500 g
- Onion: 4 heads
- Mayonnaise: 300 g
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
