French Orange & Raisin Salad

From ordinary products, but with such an unusual taste! The French Mistress salad with orange and raisins has an original combination of ingredients. Unobtrusive sweetness and citrus juiciness give a harmonious taste that will not leave anyone indifferent. This is a very good choice for the holiday table.
cook time: 1h
Owen Truitt
French Orange & Raisin Salad

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160
Calories
10g
Fat
9g
Carbs
9g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Chicken fillet 250 g
Salt to taste
Dry spices 0.5 tsp
Bulb onions 1 pc
Carrot 2 pc
Raisin 70 g
Walnuts 50 g
Oranges 1 pc
Hard cheese 90 g
Mayonnaise 70 g

For pickling onions:

Salt 0.3 tsp
Sugar 0.5 tsp
Table vinegar 1 tsp
Water 100 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make French Lover salad with orange and raisins? Prepare the necessary ingredients. Choose oranges that are sweet and juicy.

Step 2

Step 2
Chicken fillet can be boiled in salted water or baked in the oven. I baked it in foil. Wash the fillet and dry it. Rub the fillet with salt and spices. Use spices to taste.

Step 3

Step 3
Wrap the chicken airtight in foil.

Step 4

Step 4
Bake the chicken fillet in an oven preheated to 180 C for 25-30 minutes. The cooking time and mode may be different; be guided by the operating characteristics of your oven.

Step 5

Step 5
Cool the chicken fillet and cut into small cubes.

Step 6

Step 6
Wash the carrots with a brush and cook at moderate boil until tender. The finished vegetable should be easily pierced with a knife. Cool the carrots completely, peel and grate on a coarse grater.

Step 7

Step 7
Steam the raisins. How to steam raisins correctly? Pour hot water over the well-washed raisins and leave for 10-15 minutes. During this time it will become soft. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 8

Step 8
Wash the pre-peeled onions and cut into small cubes. The amount of onion can be increased if desired.

Step 9

Step 9
Place the onions in a small bowl, add sugar, salt and vinegar. Pour boiling water over the onion, stir and leave to marinate until cool. The amount of water will depend on the amount of onions. It should cover the onion completely. Drain the pickled onions.

Step 10

Step 10
Dry the walnuts in a frying pan while stirring for 3-4 minutes to make them more fragrant. Chop the nuts with a knife.

Step 11

Step 11
Grate the cheese on a fine grater. You can use any cheese: hard, semi-hard, soft. The main thing is that it is tasty, of high quality, without milk fat substitutes.

Step 12

Step 12
The salad can be laid out in layers in a salad bowl of a suitable size and shape, or formed into a serving ring. I have a ring with a diameter of 16 cm. Place the serving ring on a plate. Place the prepared chicken fillet in the first layer. Pour mayonnaise over the layer.

Step 13

Step 13
Spread the pickled onions over the layer of chicken fillet.

Step 14

Step 14
Place the next layer of grated carrots, smooth the layer with a spoon. Apply mayonnaise.

Step 15

Step 15
Place raisins evenly on the carrot layer.

Step 16

Step 16
Then spread the grated cheese and smooth it. And again mayonnaise.

Step 17

Step 17
Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the salad. Place the salad in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to soak.

Step 18

Step 18
Remove the ring before serving. Wash the orange, peel it, divide it into slices, remove the membranes. Decorate the top of the salad with orange as your imagination dictates. Bon appetit!

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