Layered chicken salad with mushrooms and croutons
4 servings
25 minutes
Layered chicken salad with mushrooms and croutons is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken, the rich flavor of mushrooms, and the crunchy texture of croutons. Its history is rooted in the traditions of layered salads, valued for their harmonious combination of ingredients. Smoked ham adds spiciness, eggs provide softness, and chicken liver adds depth of flavor. Hard cheese enriches the creamy structure while butter makes the salad tender. Mayonnaise unites all layers, creating a rich and balanced taste. This salad is perfect for festive gatherings where it surprises and delights with its textural complexity and richness of flavor.
1
Layer the salad, spreading mayonnaise on each layer.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
2
1 layer - diced smoked chicken.
- Smoked chicken legs (quarters): 1 piece
3
2nd layer — chopped eggs.
4
Layer 3 - grated butter.
- Butter: 20 g
5
Layer 4 - finely grated chicken liver (it should be boiled and cooled beforehand).
- Chicken liver: 100 g
6
5th layer - half of grated cheese.
- Hard cheese: 250 g
7
Layer 6 - sautéed mushrooms in butter with chopped onion.
- Button mushrooms: 200 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Butter: 20 g
8
7 layer - remaining grated cheese.
- Hard cheese: 250 g
9
Sprinkle the salad with breadcrumbs passed through a meat grinder on top.
- Croutons: to taste