Chicken high salad with poppy seeds

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to prepare a salad with the unusual name “Chicken High” with poppy seeds? Very simple! To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. You can buy store-bought mayonnaise or prepare it yourself.

2. STEP 2

   

   Remove skin and bones from the smoked breast and cut into small cubes. You can replace the breast with meat from smoked legs.

3. STEP 3

   

   Wash the tomatoes and dry them. Remove seeds from tomatoes. This is necessary so that the salad does not drip. Cut the pulp into small cubes. You need dense tomatoes. Soft fruits do not hold their shape well; during the cutting process they will spread into a shapeless mass and spoil the appearance of the dish.

4. STEP 4

   

   Boil the eggs hard, cool and peel. Divide into whites and yolks. Grate the whites on a coarse grater or cut into small strips. Grate the yolks on a fine grater. You can grate the yolks directly onto the salad.

5. STEP 5

   

   You can use store-bought croutons and, depending on the additives, vary the taste of your salad or make croutons yourself. Crackers can be made from white or black bread, as you prefer. Wheat crackers soak faster in salad. That's why I always prefer rye crackers. Cut the rye bread into small cubes or bars and dry on a baking sheet in the oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. Cool the finished crackers.

6. STEP 6

   

   Place a cooking ring (Ø 16 cm) on the dish or form the salad in small portioned rings. Place the smoked chicken in the first layer and apply a mesh of mayonnaise on top. I put the mayonnaise into a piping bag and cut off the tip. It's more convenient than using a spoon.

7. STEP 7

   

   Spread the tomatoes over the chicken. Salt and pepper on top. There is no need to pour mayonnaise on this layer.

8. STEP 8

   

   Next, distribute the grated whites and pour mayonnaise over them. Sprinkle the whites with grated yolks and apply mayonnaise on top.

9. STEP 9

   

   Place crackers on top.

10. STEP 10

    

    Lightly grease the crackers with mayonnaise to help the poppy seeds stick better.

11. STEP 11

    

    Then sprinkle the salad generously with poppy seeds. Due to the presence of croutons, this salad is best made just before serving. It is also not worth infusing this salad additionally for impregnation.

12. STEP 12

    

    Remove the cooking ring before serving. Garnish the salad with lettuce, parsley and cherry tomatoes. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

ReveRita

29.09.2023

4.7

Watch the video for a recipe for a similar salad with smoked chicken, tomatoes, croutons and poppy seeds.

Anna_Kos

29.09.2023

4.7

A very simple and tasty recipe! We ate it with pleasure. However, I thought poppy seeds were more of an indulgence for a spectacular presentation. Next time I’ll try without it. Thanks for the recipe

Mom-Roma

29.09.2023

5

Mmm, I made this salad a long time ago! it was incredibly delicious, the guests liked the look and the name))) thanks for reminding me. I'm putting it in the Recipe Saver!