Light salad with chicken pieces and cheese balls in green breading
4 servings
15 minutes
This light salad with pieces of chicken and cheese balls is a true delight for lovers of fresh and vibrant flavors. Its roots lie in Italian cuisine, where simplicity and harmony of ingredients create exceptional dishes. Tender chicken fillet, fried to a golden crust and infused with balsamic vinegar, pairs perfectly with crispy lettuce leaves, the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the spiciness of Spanish onion. The cheese balls coated in fragrant herbs add a special texture that complements the richness of flavor. The salad is served with a light sour cream dressing, making it not only tasty but also refreshing. Ideal for a light lunch or dinner as well as an elegant dish for a festive table.
1
Wash the salad leaves well and dry them.
- Oak leaf lettuce: 200 g
2
Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes. Melt butter in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown. Remove from heat and add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let it cool.
- Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
- Butter: 20 g
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Tear the lettuce leaves into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Add halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced Spanish onion, and diced yellow pepper. Mix well.
- Oak leaf lettuce: 200 g
- Cherry tomatoes: 150 g
- Spanish onion: 0.5 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
4
Roll small balls from cheese and coat them in finely chopped herbs.
- Soft goat cheese with herbs: 150 g
- Fresh herbs: to taste
5
Place the salad on plates, top with pieces of chicken and cheese balls. Drizzle with sour cream and serve.
- Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
- Soft goat cheese with herbs: 150 g
- Sour cream: 300 g