Russian Salad with Chicken

Elevate your salad game with this creamy and satisfying Russian Salad with Chicken—a timeless classic bursting with vibrant flavors and hearty textures. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chunks of boiled chicken breast, perfectly cooked potatoes and carrots, sweet green peas, and tangy pickles, all tossed in a luscious coat of mayonnaise spiced with just the right amount of salt and black pepper. Perfectly balanced and nutritious, this chilled salad is ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a refreshing make-ahead meal. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this Russian-inspired chicken salad is a crowd-pleaser that marries simplicity with indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g Chicken breast
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 150 g Green peas (frozen or canned)
• 3 medium Pickles
• 200 g Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breast in a pot of water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the water and let it cool.

Step 2

While the chicken is cooking, peel the potatoes and carrots. Cut them into small, uniform cubes.

Step 3

Bring a second pot of water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and carrots, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 4

If using frozen green peas, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain and let cool. If using canned peas, simply drain and rinse them.

Step 5

Dice the pickles into small cubes to match the size of the potatoes and carrots.

Step 6

Shred or dice the cooled chicken breast into small pieces.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cooked potatoes, carrots, green peas, and pickles.

Step 8

Add mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix gently yet thoroughly to coat all the ingredients.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You may sprinkle a bit more black pepper or add a touch more pickles for extra tanginess.

Step 10

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1550.4 grams (1550.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2471

Total Fat 157.50g	202%
Saturated Fat 16.30g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 454mg	151%
Sodium 7142mg	311%
Total Carbohydrate 166.20g	60%
Dietary Fiber 24.10g	86%
Total Sugars 24.10g
Protein 105.20g	210%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 382mg	29%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 4203mg	89%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 26.6%