Juicy Tomato and Smoked Chicken Breast Marinade Salad
Freshness Bursting! The Perfect Harmony of Ripe Tomatoes and Smoked Chicken Breast Marinade Salad
This is a high-protein, low-calorie healthy salad featuring fresh, ripe tomatoes and tender smoked chicken breast, tossed in a flavorful, homemade marinade. The sweetness of the tomatoes, the savory chicken, aromatic perilla leaves, and pungent onions create a satisfying meal. Discover this perfect recipe that offers both health and taste.
Salad Ingredients- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 200g smoked chicken breast (1 pack)
- 1 fresh onion
- 8 perilla leaves
Special Marinade Dressing- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 Tbsp honey
- A pinch of freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 Tbsp honey
- A pinch of freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the onion and cut it in half, then slice it thinly. Soaking the sliced onion in cold water for about 20 minutes will remove its pungent flavor, leaving only a crisp texture that complements the salad perfectly.
Step 2
Wash the fresh perilla leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Roll them up tightly and slice them thinly. The aromatic flavor of the perilla leaves will enrich the overall taste of the salad.
Step 3
Make a shallow cross-shaped incision at the top of each ripe tomato. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for about 2 minutes; this will make the skin easy to peel off.
Step 4
Rinse the blanched tomatoes under cold water to cool them down. Gently peel the skin starting from the cross-shaped cut you made. Prepare them with only the plump tomato flesh.
Step 5
Remove the packaging from the smoked chicken breast. You can enjoy it as is, or slightly cook it for enhanced flavor. Warm it in an electric or microwave for about 1 minute, or lightly pan-fry each side for 1 minute.
Step 6
Prepare the chicken breast by slicing it into bite-sized pieces. Slicing it at an angle will make it look more appealing.
Step 7
Take the peeled tomatoes, cut them in half, and then slice them into a good eating size. Slice them with care to highlight the freshness of the tomatoes.
Step 8
Now, let’s make the special marinade dressing! In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Whisk or stir with a fork until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 9
Drain the onion slices thoroughly from the cold water using a sieve. If there’s excess water, the dressing might become too thin.
Step 10
In a large bowl, add the drained onion slices and the sliced perilla leaves.
Step 11
Add the prepared tomato slices and chicken breast to the bowl. Pour the prepared marinade dressing over everything. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 12
And there you have it – your fresh and healthy ‘Tomato Chicken Breast Marinade Salad’ is ready! It’s a simple yet elegant meal.
Step 13
Arrange the prepared tomatoes attractively at the bottom of a serving dish. Then, artfully place the sliced chicken breast on top.
Step 14
Finally, drizzle the homemade marinade dressing generously over the salad. Your satisfying and healthy ‘Tomato Chicken Breast Marinade Salad’ is complete! Enjoy your delicious meal.
