Steps

• Let’s Prepare the Chicken, Steaming It for Maximum Lightness.
  

  Let’s start with the star of our summer chicken salad: the chicken breast!

  Take about 500-600 g of chicken breast and, for perfect and even cooking, first cut it in half lengthwise, then into strips, and finally into regular cubes about 1 inch in size.

  This way it will remain very tender and juicy.

  Now let’s move on to the lightest cooking there is: put the chicken cubes in the steamer basket above slightly boiling water.

  Cover with the lid and let your chicken steam for about 10-12 minutes, or until it is white and fully cooked inside.

  Once ready, remove it from the steamer, place it on a plate, and let it cool completely at room temperature.

  This is a key step to avoid “cooking” the fresh salad vegetables!
  

  

• While the Chicken Cools, Let’s Create the Magic: the Dressing Sauce

  Now let’s focus on the creamy and flavorful heart of this recipe: our special yogurt, miso, and tahini sauce.

  It’s an incredibly easy homemade dressing that will revolutionize the dish!

  You’ll need all these ingredients: 10 oz of plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of white or yellow miso, 2 tablespoons of tahini, the juice of 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon, 1 1/2 tablespoons of EVO oil, 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, a piece of fresh ginger (optional), toasted sesame seeds, water, salt, and pepper to taste.

  The preparation is a breeze: in a small bowl, thoroughly dissolve the miso with a dash of water until it becomes a smooth cream.

  Then, add the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, oils, and other seasonings, and mix everything vigorously until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous sauce.

  For all my tips and detailed explanation, I leave you with the step-by-step recipe link for how to make it at its best: Special Yogurt, Miso and Tahini Sauce.
  

  

• It’s Color Time: Assemble the Salad Base
  

  Get a nice large bowl, because now we’re creating the fresh and colorful base of our easy salad recipe.

  Start with a bed of fresh baby spinach (about 5-7 oz), then add the burst of sweetness from halved red cherry tomatoes and yellow cherry tomatoes.

  Continue with thinly sliced radishes for a crunchy and slightly spicy note, creamy avocado cubes (remember to drizzle them with a bit of lemon to prevent browning!), fresh cucumbers, and finally finely chopped scallions, using both its more pronounced white part and its tender green part.
  

  

• Combine Everything for an Unforgettable Result
  

  We’re almost there! To the magnificent base of vegetables, add the steamed chicken cubes, which should now be completely cooled.

  Now generously pour the dressing sauce we prepared earlier.

  Start with a few tablespoons and gently mix from the bottom up to combine all the ingredients without damaging them, adding more sauce if needed.

  For a final touch of crunchiness and flavor, finish with a sprinkle of mixed sesame seeds as desired.

  This is how a simple chicken salad becomes a gourmet dish!
  

  

• Plating and Tasting: Let’s Enjoy the Masterpiece!

  
  Your summer chicken salad with yogurt and miso dressing is ready to be served!

  You can plate it in individual bowls or serve it in a large serving dish for sharing.

  Look at the beautiful colors and creaminess!

  This is not just a side dish, but a true summer main dish, light, nutritious, and full of character.

  Now all that’s left is to do the most important thing: taste it and enjoy this explosion of fresh, creamy, and enveloping flavors.

  Enjoy your meal!