Chicken Salad (Stolen from a Rylstone Cafe)
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes | 🍽️ Servings: 2
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the Australian countryside with this delightful Chicken Salad, borrowed from a charming cafe in Rylstone, near Mudgee, New South Wales. This recipe captures the essence of freshness and simplicity, combining tender barbecued chicken with creamy avocados, juicy mangoes, crisp lettuce, and zesty shallots, all tossed together in a tangy grainy mustard and honey dressing. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it’s packed with healthy ingredients to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 barbecued chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 mango, peeled and diced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh lettuce leaves, for serving
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 43.4
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 30.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 8.9g
- Protein: 0.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare Salad:
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Begin by arranging fresh lettuce leaves in a serving bowl, creating a bed for the salad.
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Add the shredded barbecued chicken on top of the lettuce.
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Scatter diced avocado and mango over the chicken.
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Sprinkle finely chopped shallots and thinly sliced red onion across the salad.
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Make Dressing:
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In a screw-top jar, combine grainy mustard and honey.
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Secure the lid tightly and shake the jar vigorously until the ingredients are well mixed and the dressing has a smooth consistency.
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Dress the Salad:
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Approximately 30 minutes before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
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Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Chill and Serve:
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Transfer the dressed salad to the refrigerator to chill and marinate for optimal flavor.
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When ready to serve, dish out the refreshing Chicken Salad onto plates and enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Australian countryside.
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Storage:
- Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Notes:
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For added flavor and texture, you can incorporate other ingredients such as toasted nuts, crumbled feta cheese, or fresh herbs like cilantro or mint.
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This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd at picnics, barbecues, or potlucks.
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Feel free to customize the dressing according to your taste preferences by adjusting the amount of grainy mustard and honey to achieve the desired balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Savor the taste of the countryside with every bite of this delightful Chicken Salad, a stolen gem from the heart of Rylstone, Australia!
