There are many options for making Caprice salad. Do not confuse this dish with Italian Caprese salad, which consists only of fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. Nothing in common! Our salad is typically Russian, very satisfying, seasoned with mayonnaise.
Great snack for a long feast with strong drinks. Its special taste is formed by the
combination of protein-rich
foods with light vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamins. We can say that this dish is able to satisfy the taste of any gourmet - it turns out so refined and unusual. If you decide to cook the Caprice salad, the recipe should be taken as a basis, and the various components can be selected for your individual taste preferences. The most important and constant ingredient is boiled
chicken fillet. Options are smoked chicken, boiled beef, etc. Boiled mushrooms or canned foods are often added, it does not matter if it is honey agaric or mushrooms. Chopped nuts perfectly complement the Caprice salad. The recipe also requires the inclusion of a green apple or fresh cucumber to make the dish light. No boiled eggs! But grated cheese is welcome. Consider the simplest versions of this popularly beloved snack.
Caprice salad - classic recipe
To prepare it you will need:
- boiled chicken fillet (250 g);
- 1 apple;
- hard cheese (100 g);
- nuts, better walnuts (100 g);
- mayonnaise.
Chicken fillet should be cut into strips, preferably finely. Peel the washed apple and cut into strips. Chop walnuts. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Mix all products, add mayonnaise.
Caprice salad with chicken - a recipe for cooking with mushrooms and celery
Products:
- boiled chicken breast;
- fresh cucumber;
- marinated mushrooms;
- onion;
- half the root of celery;
- mayonnaise.
All products are cut into strips, mushrooms can not be cut at all. Celery root is grated. Stir, add mayonnaise.
Caprice Salad - Ham Recipe
Very tasty! Cook immediately a large quantity - you will not regret it.
Products required:
- 400 g of boiled chicken fillet;
- 400 g of boiled champignons;
- 250 g of any ham;
- 150 g of hard cheese;
- mayonnaise.
Cut the meat and ham into small cubes, the champignons into beautiful slices.
Lay out on a wide beautiful dish in layers and grease each layer with mayonnaise: first ham, then mushrooms, chicken on top. Cheese should be grated and sprinkled with plenty of salad.
As can be seen from the above examples, there can be many options for combining products. Each hostess gets her own unique Caprice salad. A recipe containing lighter foods is often called a “Women's whim.” To satisfy the masculine taste, more meat components are mixed. Instead of chicken, boiled beef or veal is used, ham, mushrooms, cheese, and more are added - and here’s “Male Whim”.
Connect your imagination, use your favorite products - and the result will certainly surprise you and your guests.