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Patriot Panic Salad

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TypeSalad

Serves4 people

DateAugust 23, 2026

Comforting warm salad with pepper ‘missiles’ breaking through the defensive green bean line.

A warm, comforting salad in a large oval dish, with a path of red pepper ‘missiles’ breaking through a defensive line of green beans. Potato and chicken make it hearty and ready for tough times. The missiles are clearly visible, just like the lack of defense.

Ingredients

  • 800 g waxy potatoes
  • 600 g chicken thigh fillet
  • 250 g green beans
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 red onion
  • 100 g arugula
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes, boil for 12 minutes until tender. Drain and let steam dry.
  2. Boil the green beans for 6 minutes until just tender, drain and rinse cold.
  3. Fry the chicken thighs in 2 tbsp olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
  4. Slice the red onion into half rings.
  5. Cut the peppers into long strips.
  6. Mix 1 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper for the dressing.
  7. Toss potatoes, chicken, onion and arugula with the dressing. Place in a large oval dish.
  8. Arrange the green beans in a curved line on one side of the dish as a ‘defense wall’.
  9. Lay the pepper strips as ‘missiles’ breaking through the beans, visibly crossing the line.

Serving notes

  • Serve in an oval dish for a battlefield effect.
  • Keep the pepper strips separate as visible ‘missiles’.
  • Serve the dish warm for extra comfort.