A fantastic layered salad that you’re guaranteed not to gain weight from: The best substitute for heavy potato salads! recept

Name: A fantastic layered salad that you’re guaranteed not to gain weight from: The best substitute for heavy potato salads!
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 grilled chicken breast (you can also use smoked chicken thighs); 2 larger onions (fried); 2 cooked carrots; 3 boiled eggs; 1 can of pineapple (slices or chunks); 150 g cheese (Edam or Cheddar); 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise; 50 g chopped walnuts

Easy to prepare
5 portions
50 minutes

Tomáš, 22. 12. 2025

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This salad is a great choice if you’re looking for a tasty and light alternative to traditional potato salad. With grilled chicken and a fresh combination of ingredients, it’s suitable for any occasion.

For 5 portions

Ingredients

For the layers:

1 grilled chicken breast (you can also use smoked chicken thighs)
2 larger onions (fried)
2 cooked carrots
3 boiled eggs
1 can of pineapple (slices or chunks)
150 g cheese (Edam or Cheddar)
6 tablespoons of mayonnaise
50 g chopped walnuts

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the first layer: Cut the grilled chicken into smaller pieces. Mix it with the fried onion and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of a salad bowl.
Preparation of the second layer: Coarsely grate the carrot and eggs. Mix with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and create the second layer over the chicken mixture.
Preparation of the third layer: Coarsely grate the cheese, cut the pineapple into small pieces. Mix with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and layer on the salad.
Finishing: Sprinkle the top with chopped walnuts.

Tip:

You can serve the salad immediately or let it rest in the fridge for a few hours so the flavors meld. It’s excellent as a side dish or a light dinner.

Enjoy your meal! 😊