The recipe for salad with prunes, chicken and walnuts is often found in cookbooks called Tenderness. This dish is prepared in several ways, but it always lives up to its name. The unusual combination of ingredients makes it delicious and satisfying. Even a minimal substitution of components radically changes the taste of the salad. Chicken, for example, can be used not only boiled, but also fried, stewed or smoked.
Traditional recipe for "Tenderness" salad
To prepare a salad with chicken and prunes, you will need a considerable set of ingredients - 2 fresh cucumbers, 400 g of chicken fillet, 100 g of prunes, 4 eggs, salt, fresh herbs, mayonnaise and walnuts.
Boil the chicken until tender in lightly salted water. Chop the fillet into small cubes or strips. Grind the egg yolks and whites separately. It is better to chop cucumbers into thin strips.
You can add an unusual flavor to the salad with the help of melted cheese. Freeze the food first and then grate it on a coarse grater. Use the component to lay out one of the layers of the dish.
Soak prunes in hot water for 20-30 minutes. If the dried fruits are large, then they must be chopped in the form of straws. Small fruits can be left intact. Chop the walnuts as you like. They can be chopped with a knife or ground in a blender.
Pay attention to the fact that the "Tenderness" salad is prepared in a flaky form. Put the chicken in the first layer and season it lightly with mayonnaise. Next, carefully place the prunes, and repeat a thin layer of mayonnaise. Lay out all the remaining foods in stages, remembering to alternate them with mayonnaise layers - egg whites with walnuts, cucumbers, egg whites and chopped fresh herbs.
On the table, prune and chicken salad can be served in one container or individual portions can be prepared in advance in small deep plates or wide glasses. You can supplement the top layer of the dish with finely grated cheese.
You can cook a salad with chicken and prunes not only in a puff form. You can mix all the ingredients, and top it with fresh herbs and grated cheese.
Culinary tricks
Based on the traditional "Tenderness" salad recipe, you can prepare a dish with almost the same ingredients, but with a completely different taste. All you need is a few replacements. Instead of boiled chicken, try smoked chicken; replace fresh cucumbers with salted or lightly salted options. As a result of this experiment, a salad with chicken, prunes and walnuts will delight you with a richer taste.
In the menus of some restaurants and cafes, you can often find a dish, which includes a standard set of ingredients for the "Tenderness" salad, but with the addition of a fresh apple. Not everyone will like this option, but gourmets will definitely appreciate it.
Please note that you can season a salad with chicken, prunes and walnuts not only with mayonnaise, but also with sour cream. Use natural yogurt if desired.
To make the salad more savory, you can add a small amount of minced garlic to it. If you do not want its particles to come across among other products, but love its aroma and taste, use a trick. Chop the garlic in a blender and mix it with mayonnaise. If you like spicy dishes, then black pepper will be a bright ingredient for the dish.
