Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 mins
4
Lettuce, cucumber, radish & chicken salad
Enjoy the refreshing crunch of lettuce, cucumber, radish, and chicken salad. Crisp lettuce leaves, crunchy cucumber slices, and vibrant radish rounds are combined with tender, shredded chicken for a satisfying and nutritious dish. Tossed with a light vinaigrette dressing and garnished with fresh herbs, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture. Serve as a light lunch or dinner option, or as a side dish to complement your favorite main course. Embrace the vibrant colors and flavors of summer with this delightful lettuce, cucumber, radish, and chicken salad!
1 lemon, sliced
4 sprigs thyme
500g small free-range chicken breast fillets
2 Lebanese cucumbers
½ Iceberg lettuce, trimmed, quartered and thickly sliced
2 green onions (shallots), trimmed and finely shredded
4 radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced
Mint leaves and lemon wedges, to serve
Mint & buttermilk dressing:
½ cup mint leaves, finely chopped
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup Greek-style natural yoghurt
1 tbs lemon juice
STEP 1 Place lemon and thyme into a deep frying pan of water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Add chicken, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a lid and stand for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate, cover and refrigerate until cooled then shred chicken.
STEP 2 To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine.
STEP 3 Using a vegetable peeler cut cucumbers lengthways into thin ribbons and discard seed core. Arrange cucumbers, lettuce, green onions, radishes and chicken on a serving platter or plates. Drizzle with dressing. Scatter with mint leaves and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Facts
Radish: Low in calories and high in vitamin C; supports immune health and skin health. Contains antioxidants and fiber, promoting digestion and reducing inflammation. Rich in potassium, aiding in blood pressure regulation and cardiovascular health.
Tips and Tricks
- Lettuce, Cucumber, Radish, and Chicken Salad: Opt for crisp lettuce and crunchy radishes for a refreshing salad. Substitute radishes with carrots for a similar crunch.
