Peach Arugula Salad
A peach arugula salad with pan‑fried chicken breast looks beautiful, is filling, and offers a light, fresh, fruity summer dish.
Ingredients
- 120 g arugula (1.5 bunches)
- 4 stems basil
- 3 peaches
- 3 spring onions
- 45 g pistachio nuts (3 tbsp)
- 450 g chicken breast fillets (skin‑less; 3 fillets)
- Salt
- Pepper
- 5 tbsp Rapeseed Oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- a pinch sugar
Instructions
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1.
Clean, wash, and dry the arugula. Wash the basil, shake off excess water, and pluck the leaves.
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2.
Wash the peaches, pat dry, halve them, pit them, and cut into 2 cm wide strips.
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3.
Trim, wash, and slice the spring onions diagonally into thin rings.
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4.
Coarsely chop the pistachios and toast them in a small non‑stick pan over medium heat without oil. Remove from heat, transfer to a small plate, and let cool.
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5.
Rinse the chicken fillets, pat dry with paper towels, and cut into strips. Season with salt and pepper.
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6.
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large non‑fat pan. Sear the chicken strips over high heat for about 5 minutes on all sides, then remove from the pan.
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7.
Whisk together vinegar, 3 tbsp water, a pinch of sugar, salt, pepper, and remaining oil in a large bowl to make a dressing.
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8.
Combine arugula, peaches, basil, and spring onions. Arrange the chicken strips on top and sprinkle with toasted pistachios.