Russian Salad With Chicken Recipe

This vibrant Russian Salad with Chicken is a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked chicken and veggies! A light and refreshing summer salad, it's packed with flavor and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a delightful potluck contribution. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 338.6 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Russian Salad With Chicken

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How to Make Russian Salad With Chicken

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add the frozen peas to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Add the blanched green beans.
  3. Add the julienned carrots to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain vegetables, reserving 1 tablespoon of cooking water.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and the reserved cooking water.
  5. Add the cooked peas, green beans, and carrots to the mayonnaise mixture. Gently stir to combine.
  6. Add the diced potatoes, gherkins, diced chicken, and capers to the bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Pile the salad into a low mound on two dinner plates or a serving platter.
  8. Season the beetroot slices with salt and pepper and toss with the remaining lemon juice.
  9. Arrange the beetroot slices around the salad.
  10. Grate the hard-boiled egg over the top of the salad.
  11. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

15g

Carbs

14g