Chicken and Vegetable Cold Salad with Zesty Mustard Dressing
Chicken and Vegetable Cold Salad with Zesty Mustard Dressing
Chicken Mustard Cold Salad & How to Make Baek Jong-won’s Delicious Mustard Sauce
Got chicken breasts or thighs frozen in your freezer? It’s time for a ‘freezer clean-out’ meal! How about a refreshing chicken cold salad packed with plenty of vegetables? This recipe also features Baek Jong-won’s secret for a delicious mustard sauce!
Main Ingredients- Chicken breast or thigh meat 150g
- Pear 1
- Cucumber 1
- Onion 1/2
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Tomato 1 (cherry tomatoes work well too)
- Mixed baby greens 1 handful
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
While the chicken is cooking, let’s prepare the vegetables for the salad. Peel, core, and thinly slice the pear. Trim the ends off the cucumber, remove the seeds, and slice it similarly to the pear. Thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves. If using a regular tomato, remove the stem and cut it into bite-sized pieces; cherry tomatoes can be halved. Gently wash the mixed baby greens and pat them dry.
Step 2
Boil the chicken in water until it’s fully cooked. Immediately rinse the cooked chicken under cold running water to cool it down. Once cooled, remove any bones and shred or cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. If you used chicken breast, shredding it along the grain after boiling will help it absorb the dressing better. You should have about 150g of cooked chicken.
Step 3
Now, let’s make Baek Jong-won’s secret delicious mustard sauce! In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of honey (or sugar). Whisk them together until well mixed.
Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of spicy mustard for that signature zesty kick. If you prefer a milder flavor, Dijon mustard is a great alternative. You can adjust the amount of mustard to your liking.
Step 5
Here’s the secret ingredient for a richer flavor: add a generous tablespoon of peanut butter! Peanut butter adds a wonderful creaminess and nutty depth to the sauce, making it exceptionally flavorful.
Step 6
Using a whisk or chopsticks, thoroughly mix all the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy, ensuring the peanut butter is fully incorporated and there are no lumps.
Step 7
Add about half of the prepared mustard sauce to the shredded chicken. Gently toss the chicken with the sauce, allowing it to marinate for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 8
Now that the chicken is nicely flavored, it’s time to add the fresh vegetables.
Step 9
Arrange the sliced pear, cucumber, onion, and minced garlic over the marinated chicken. The variety of colors and crisp textures will make the dish much more appealing.
Step 10
Pour the remaining mustard sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Gently toss everything together using chopsticks or your hands, ensuring the dressing coats all ingredients evenly without mashing the vegetables. Be delicate!
Step 11
Finally, add the halved tomatoes. Gently fold them into the salad, being careful not to crush them. The freshness of the tomatoes will add a lovely bright note to the dish.
Step 12
For an extra touch of nutty flavor and texture, sprinkle some chopped peanuts or ground sesame seeds over the salad. This step is optional but highly recommended!
Step 13
Line a serving plate or bowl with the mixed baby greens. Carefully arrange the chicken and vegetable salad on top of the greens. Finish with a sprinkle of your chosen garnish (chopped peanuts or sesame seeds). Your vibrant and delicious Chicken Mustard Cold Salad is now ready to be served!
Step 14
Wow, doesn’t it look absolutely appetizing? The refreshing, zesty mustard dressing combined with crisp vegetables and tender chicken creates a wonderfully healthy and delicious chicken cold salad. Enjoy the visual appeal first!
Step 15
Take a generous bite, mixing the crunchy vegetables and tender chicken with the zingy mustard dressing! The burst of freshness and slight kick will awaken your taste buds and stimulate your appetite.
Step 16
This chicken cold salad is not only a fantastic side dish for rice but also makes a wonderful light meal or appetizer. Serve it on toast for a unique sandwich experience or as a refreshing starter. Enjoy it in various ways!
