Delicious Chicken Salad Recipe

Here you will find out how to prepare a delicious chicken salad recipe. Thanks to this recipe, you will be able to satisfy all the guests.

Salads are always a good option, especially in the warmer months. This is why we present here a recipe for chicken salad which, in addition to being delicious, is very nutritious. Are you determined to test it? It is a perfect dish for all occasions and at any time of the day.

Chicken salad with vegetables

Chicken salad is ideal as part of a healthy and balanced diet. While it is always good to check with a nutritionist about the nutritional value of our dishes, generally this option is indeed a good option.

The reason ? Both chicken and vegetables contain essential nutrients that help promote our well-being. According to data published on  Food & Nutrition Research ,  chicken is an important source of protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

As for vegetables, they are low in calories and represent an important source of antioxidants. As the study published in  Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics notes, eating salads prolongs feelings of fullness and helps reduce calorie consumption. Have you decided to give this recipe a try?

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion (30 g)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 stalk of celery (30 g)
• 10 sprigs of parsley (5 g)
• 1 bag of potatoes (200 g)
• 2 cloves of garlic (2.5 g)
• 2 chicken breasts (250 g)
• 1 packet of carrots (200 g)
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise (100 g)
• 1 teaspoon of mustard sauce (5 g)
• Black pepper and salt (to taste)

Preparation

• First, to prepare this chicken salad recipe with vegetables, start   by cooking the carrots and potatoes, previously peeled, in a saucepan with water and salt. Place the whole vegetables in the pot, and remove the carrots after about 8 minutes in the boiling water.
• In addition, leave the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes on the heat. If you prick them with a fork, you will be able to better control their cooking point and make sure that they do not remain raw in their center.
• Then place the chicken breasts in another saucepan, also filled with water, and add the onion and garlic cloves cut into small pieces.
• In addition, add the bay leaf and a little salt to your liking. Cook this mixture over low heat until the water begins to boil. At this point, lower the heat to minimum and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
• Once the potatoes and carrots are ready, cut them into small pieces and, on the other hand, take back the chicken breasts, which will be ready and well cooked.
• Place all the ingredients in a separate bowl and add the mayonnaise and mustard. Finally, mix well to distribute the sauces, and your salad is ready.

Mandarin Chicken Salad Recipe

This second chicken salad recipe is even easier to prepare than the previous one and mixes the beautiful texture of chicken with the fresh and sweet taste of tangerines. It’s a perfect dish for any spring dinner. To prepare this recipe, in a ration for about two people, you will need the ingredients below. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cucumber (30 g)
• 1/2 lettuce (100 g)
• 2 tomatoes (120 g)
• 2 mandarins (60 g)
• 1 chicken breast (100 g)
• 1/2 cup sweet corn (50 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (5 ml)
• 1/4 cup grated cheese (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (5 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (10 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (5 ml)

Preparing the salad

• To prepare this delicious salad, we first wash the tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce. Cut the tomato and cucumber into small pieces and the lettuce into strips. Once ready, we will mix everything in a bowl.
• Then we have to put the chicken on a hot pan with one of the tablespoons of olive oil, and we turn it until it is well cooked inside.
• Then remove it to a plate and slice it, to make sure it is cooked through. If the chicken in some areas is a little red, we can go back to this piece to finish cooking.
• After the chicken is ready, we peel the mandarins and separate the segments. Cut them into dice-sized pieces, which will release a significant portion of tangerine juice in the salad and in the mixture, all the flavor will be accentuated.

Preparation and incorporation of seasoning 

• When all of this is ready, combine the chicken, tangerines, vegetables and sweet corn in the same bowl, along with some grated cheese. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing with the remaining tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, honey and vinegar.
• To finish with this delicious chicken salad recipe, pour the dressing over the remaining ingredients. Now you have to mix well, so that all the components mix and take on the taste of mandarins and chicken. 

We have completed this second chicken salad recipe. The two options we have presented to you are light, fresh and delicious.

These are two ideal recipes for spring, to enjoy alone, with friends or with family.