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Italian-style Chicken Salad

17/11/2023

The Italian-style chicken salad is a fresh and tasty choice, perfect for a light but complete meal. Here is the recipe with an Italian twist:

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 150 g of mixed salad (lettuce, arugula, radicchio, etc.)
  • 150 g of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 50 g of Taggiasca olives (or another type of Italian olive of your choice)
  • 100 g of buffalo mozzarella (diced or torn)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for dressing
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Preparation

  1. Start by cooking the chicken breasts. You can grill them, pan-fry them with a drizzle of oil, or boil them. If you choose to grill or pan-fry them, season them first with salt, pepper, and oregano for flavor.

  2. Once cooked, let the chicken breasts cool, then cut them into strips or cubes.

  3. Wash the salad, dry it, and place it in a large salad bowl.

  4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella.

  5. Add the now cooled chicken to the salad bowl with the other ingredients.

  6. Dress everything with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or a little lemon juice, salt and pepper, and mix gently.

  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a touch of aroma and color.

Serve the Italian-style chicken salad chilled, perhaps accompanied by croutons or focaccia.

Curiosity

Chicken salad can vary greatly based on the ingredients used. In Italy, it is common to find the combination of chicken and buffalo mozzarella, which ensures freshness and flavor. Adding Taggiasca olives will bring a typical Ligurian touch, while balsamic vinegar is a tribute to the Emilian tradition.