Savory Chicken Delight: Aina’s Multi-Layered Luncheon Salad 🥗

Layered Chicken Salad for a Crowd Recipe 🥗

Description

Aina, hailing from Finland, infused our Quebec City gatherings with a taste of her homeland, blending cultures over luncheons. This delightful Layered Chicken Salad emerged as a star, accompanied by white wine and crusty bread, etching memories of warmth, laughter, and camaraderie.

• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Prep Time: 24 minutes
• Total Time: 44 minutes
• Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cooked and deboned
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 10 slices of smoked ham, cubed
• 7 ounces cheese, cubed
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 iceberg lettuce
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup peas, fresh or defrosted
• 1 tomato, halved
• 6 ounces cooked shrimp
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• Red pepper, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preparation: Begin by boiling the rice in chicken bouillon until cooked. Once done, allow it to cool completely.

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2. Chicken Preparation: Skin and debone the cooked chicken, then cut it into strips. If you prefer, you can also use pre-cooked chicken available at supermarkets.

3. Prepare Ingredients: Cut the cheese into small bite-size cubes and dice the smoked ham into small pieces. Clean and cook the shrimp, then chill them. If you’re using frozen peas, defrost them. Thoroughly wash and thinly slice the leek.

4. Make Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine half of the chicken with mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, Dijon mustard, and sliced leek. Mix well and allow it to marinate overnight in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld.

Serving Day

1. Layering: On the day of serving, begin by arranging the salad in successive layers. Start with a base of crisp iceberg lettuce, followed by a layer of cooked rice.

2. Chicken Mix: Spread a generous layer of the mayonnaise and chicken mixture over the rice.

3. Additional Layers: Top the chicken mixture with the chilled shrimp, peas, cubed ham, and cheese.

4. Final Touches: Complete the layers with the remaining strips of chicken.

Topping and Decoration

1. Garnish: Adorn the top of the salad with halved tomatoes, additional shrimp, sliced cucumber, chopped dill, and a sprinkle of red pepper for a burst of color and flavor.

2. Serve: Serve this exquisite Layered Chicken Salad for a Crowd alongside a glass of chilled white wine and crusty bread for a truly delightful dining experience, reminiscent of fond memories shared amongst friends from around the world. Enjoy! 🍽️🥂