Refreshing and Healthy Chicken Breast and Shrimp Cold Salad
How to Make a Diet-Friendly Chicken Breast and Shrimp Cold Salad Perfect for Entertaining
We’ve prepared a stunning main dish perfect for dinner parties! This vibrant cold salad features tender chicken breast and succulent shrimp, tossed with crisp vegetables in a zesty lemon-mustard dressing. It’s a light yet satisfying dish that’s ideal for health-conscious individuals and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Main Ingredients- 200g Chicken breast
- 1 Cucumber
- 40 Shrimp
- 3 Bell peppers (various colors)
- 5 Imitation crab sticks (surimi)
Dressing- 10 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp Hot mustard (like Korean mustard)
- 4 Tbsp Honey
- Pinch of salt
- 10 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp Hot mustard (like Korean mustard)
- 4 Tbsp Honey
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the chicken breast. Lightly season 200g of chicken breast with salt and pepper. Then, steam it in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes until it’s cooked through and moist. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become dry.
Step 2
Once the chicken breast is steamed, let it cool slightly. Shred it lengthwise into bite-sized pieces. Shredding it this way helps the dressing to penetrate better and results in a more tender texture.
Step 3
Wash the bell peppers thoroughly, choosing a variety of colors for visual appeal. Remove the seeds and core, then slice them thinly into strips (julienne). The vibrant colors will make your salad pop!
Step 4
Wash the cucumber well, as the skin contains nutrients. Using a vegetable peeler, create a ‘spiral peel’ effect or simply peel it if preferred. Cut the cucumber into matchsticks about 5cm long. The cucumber’s crispness will add a refreshing element to the salad.
Step 5
Add the cleaned shrimp to boiling water and cook just until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming tough. Immediately drain the cooked shrimp and rinse them under cold water to cool. Drain thoroughly on a sieve.
Step 6
Combine all the prepared ingredients in a large mixing bowl: the shredded chicken breast, julienned bell peppers, cucumber matchsticks, and the drained shrimp. You can also cut the imitation crab sticks into bite-sized pieces and add them for extra flavor and texture.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 10 tablespoons of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of hot mustard, and 4 tablespoons of honey. Add a pinch of salt to taste. This combination creates a perfectly balanced sweet, tangy, and slightly pungent sauce.
Step 8
Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure all components are coated with the dressing. Your beautiful and flavorful Chicken Breast and Shrimp Cold Salad is now ready to serve! It’s delicious immediately, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for a short while for an even more refreshing taste.
