Cucumber and chicken salad
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Use boiled chicken breast or fillet, shredded into fibers. Instead of chicken, you can use cheese if you'd like to make a vegetarian version. The salad can be eaten on its own or served with a side of pasta or boiled rice. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the cucumbers and cut each in half. Place a half on a cutting board and press down firmly with the broad side of a large knife.
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Step 2
2. Cut the cucumbers into pieces of arbitrary shape.
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Step 3
3. Place the cucumbers in a colander or sieve, sprinkle with salt, mix and let stand for half an hour to remove excess moisture.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, garlic, and cilantro.
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Step 5
5. Shred the boiled chicken meat into fibers.
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Step 6
6. Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl, draining off the liquid that has formed, add the dressing and chicken, then mix well.
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Step 7
7. Serve the salad immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.