Chicken meat, like most other types of meat, is perfectly combined with various fruits, both fresh and dried. A classic combination is prunes and chicken, not infrequently found in hot dishes or snacks. A popular example of the latter is a salad with prunes and chicken breast, the subtleties of which we decided to devote this material.
Salad with prunes, cucumber and chicken breast layers
In this version of the dish, there are two accents with a pronounced sweetness: the first is prunes, and the second is caramelized onion with mushrooms, which is prepared much more simply than it may seem.
Ingredients:
- fresh cucumber - 35 g;
- eggs - 2 pieces;
- onion - 55 g;
- champignons - 70 g;
- chicken meat - 140 g;
- prunes - 2-3 pcs .;
- mayonnaise.
Preparation
Let's start with caramelized onion, cooking which takes the most time. Divide the bulb into half-rings of medium thickness and let it sit on a low heat with a drop of oil for about 20 minutes. During this time the onions will acquire a caramel shade, a viscous consistency and a sweetish taste. If necessary, pour a little water if the onion starts to stick to the bottom of the dishes. Add the mushrooms to the onions and wait until all the moisture evaporates.
Boil the eggs hard, separate them, separate the protein and yolk separately. Chicken also boil and disassemble into small fibers. Mix the bird with mayonnaise. Cut prunes into small pieces, and cucumber into the most thin circles.
In the culinary ring lay a layer of prunes, chicken over it, fungi with onions, a thin layer of mayonnaise, protein, again sauce and yolk. The surface of the salad is decorated with thin circles of cucumber.
Salad "Caprice" with chicken and prunes
Ingredients:
- chicken - 380 g;
- eggs - 4 pieces;
- walnuts - 65 g;
- prunes - 65 g;
- fresh cucumber - 110 g;
- mayonnaise.
Preparation
Boil the chicken and, cooling it, disassemble the fibers. Boil the eggs and chop them finely. Cut cucumbers into thin strips. Cut the nuts with a knife and chop prunes. At the base of the dish put pieces of cucumbers, followed by chicken and a layer of mayonnaise, then - eggs, again mayonnaise and nuts in the finale. Cool the salad with chicken breast, prunes and walnuts before serving.
Salad with prunes, champignons and chicken breast
Ingredients:
- a small head of Peking cabbage;
- carrots - 45 g;
- green onions - 3 feathers;
- Chicken meat - 170 g;
- marinated mushrooms - 90 g;
- mayonnaise - 35 g;
- yogurt - 35 g.
Preparation
Chop the leaves of Peking cabbage as finely as possible. Scrub the carrots and chop the onions. Boiling the chicken, disassemble it into fibers. Plate cut marinated mushrooms. Mix all the prepared ingredients of the salad together and season with a mixture of mayonnaise and yogurt.
Salad with smoked chicken breast and prunes
The recipe for the following salad may seem unusual, but we assure a combination of sour sorrel with mint leaves, chicken, sweet and soft prunes in the company of honey refueling should be given a chance.
Ingredients:
- smoked chicken - 130 g;
- prunes - 7-9 pieces;
- a handful of sorrel leaves;
- sprigs of mint - 3-4 pcs .;
- mayonnaise - 75 ml;
- apple cider vinegar - 10 ml;
- honey - 15 ml.
Preparation
Disassemble the smoked chicken pulp for medium-thick fibers. Prunes cut into small strips. Optionally, but also not large, cut and sorrel leaves. Prepare an easy dressing from a mixture of mayonnaise with vinegar and honey. Mix the dressing with the prepared ingredients, and before serving, decorate the snack with mint leaves.