Elegant Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe
Elegant Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe
Leftover Chicken Revamped! Flavorful Chicken Salad with Fresh Vegetables
Do you usually just eat leftover chicken as is? How about transforming it into a delightful chicken salad? With crisp lettuce and perilla leaves from the garden, along with refreshing cucumbers and sweet cherry tomatoes, this salad is a wonderful alternative to fried rice and will surely awaken your appetite.
Main Ingredients- Leftover chicken, 6 pieces (roasted or boiled)
- Fresh lettuce, 10 leaves
- Aromatic perilla leaves, 5 leaves
- Sweet yellow bell pepper, 1/2
- Crisp cucumber, 2
- Sweet and tangy cherry tomatoes, 10
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the fresh vegetables for our salad. You’ll need 10 leaves of fresh lettuce, 5 perilla leaves, half a yellow bell pepper, 2 cucumbers, and 10 cherry tomatoes. Make sure they are all thoroughly washed.
Step 2
After washing the perilla leaves and lettuce, use a salad spinner or pat them dry to remove as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial for a crisp salad! For the perilla leaves, roll them up and thinly slice them into ribbons for an elegant presentation.
Step 3
Similarly, shred the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Try to keep the shredding size consistent with the perilla leaves for a harmonious texture.
Step 4
Wash the cucumbers and remove the stems. Cut them in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds. Finally, slice them into thin strips, not too long, to maintain their satisfying crunch.
Step 5
Prepare the yellow bell pepper by removing the seeds and slicing it into thin strips as well. Its vibrant color will add a beautiful visual appeal to your salad.
Step 6
Wash the cherry tomatoes and remove their stems. Then, cut them in half lengthwise. This will allow their juicy sweetness to burst in every bite.
Step 7
Gently combine all the prepared vegetables in a bowl. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to preserve the freshness and crispness of each ingredient. Arrange them attractively on a serving plate.
Step 8
Now, let’s prepare the star of our salad: the chicken. Carefully remove the bones from your 6 pieces of leftover chicken. Then, shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces. Aim for pieces that are substantial enough to provide a satisfying chew, rather than very small shreds.
Step 9
Arrange the shredded chicken attractively over the bed of fresh vegetables on your plate. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp of mustard sauce, 1 Tbsp of whole grain mustard, 2 Tbsp of sweet plum extract (Maesil Cheong), and 4 Tbsp of vinegar to create your dressing. Drizzle this delightful dressing evenly over the chicken.
Step 10
Top the salad with the dressed chicken, and your elegant homemade chicken salad is ready to be enjoyed! Experience the perfect harmony of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and the zesty, sweet dressing. This salad makes for a satisfying and complete meal.
