Chicken and potato salad

Tips: Making a tasty chicken and potato salad

Discover how to take your chicken and potato salad to the next level with these essential tips. These suggestions will help you use leftovers and prepare the ingredients properly.

Use leftover chicken

Leftover chicken works well in this recipe. It is a smart way to use leftovers, as long as they have been kept fresh in the fridge. Adding leftover chicken cuts down on waste and prep time. If you prefer, gently warm the chicken before mixing it into the salad to enhance its flavour and texture.

Check the chicken is fully cooked

To confirm if the chicken is fully cooked, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. It should read 74 °C at the thickest part. The chicken should also feel firm, and the juices should be clear when you cut into it. If you do not have a meat thermometer, slice into the centre of the fillet. It should be white throughout, with no pink areas.

Pick the right potatoes

Choose waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold for your chicken and potato salad. They keep their shape after cooking and offer an almost creamy texture. New potatoes also work well, as they have a firm yet tender quality that complements the other ingredients. If possible, pick smaller potatoes, as they cook more evenly, whether roasted whole or cut in halves.

Grilled chicken and potato salad

Indulge in the crispy grilled chicken and potato salad that excites the palate with creamy white cheese and vegetables. The chicken is grilled to golden perfection, offering a smoky and savoury taste that contrasts beautifully with the creamy, tangy white cheese cubes. The potatoes are roasted until golden and crisp, providing a satisfying crunch and a buttery softness inside, making each bite a delight. Bring your family and friends together under the sky or around the dinner table and enjoy this tasty salad.

With white asparagus, white cheese, green pepper, and horseradish

This chicken and potato salad delivers delights with exciting vegetables and tangy white cheese. White asparagus adds a refined, nutty taste, while the creamy white cheese cubes make sure to bring a contrasting sharpness. The addition of green pepper introduces a crisp freshness and brings a bit of colour to the plate. To finish off with a strong and spicy spark, we garnish with horseradish, which really makes the salad come alive.

Ideal for warm summer evenings

Long summer evenings call for dishes that complement the relaxed atmosphere, and our chicken and potato salad does just that. Whether for a barbecue, a picnic, or a quiet dinner at home, our recipe captures the casual vibe of summer. But do not worry if summer does not show up. We have made sure the potato salad with chicken and vegetables is great enough for any day of the year. So why wait? Try out the recipe now!

Also, try our other potato-based dishes, like a crisp new potato salad or a simple spinach potato salad. For a larger meal, try our steak with fennel salad and white cheese spinach. The steaks can easily be prepared on the grill if you want to take advantage of the great weather.

Add your own touch

You can go in many different directions if you want to add or substitute ingredients in our chicken and potato salad recipe. You can add soft-boiled eggs to your salad to give it a rich, velvety texture from the runny yolk. The bright yellow yolk also brings a pop of colour. Similarly, you can choose hard-boiled eggs for a firmer feel. Both the white and the yolk have a denser texture that pairs well with the potatoes, chicken, and vegetables.

Chives add a gentle onion flavour to the salad, while other herbs offer exciting alternatives. Basil brings a sweet, peppery note, while parsley introduces a fresh, slightly bitter taste. Dill adds a hint of anise that pairs well with the creamy white cheese and sharp horseradish.