Chicken salad with passion fruit dressing. VNSphoto

With chef de cuisine Thơm Nguyễn, a mastermind of the Cold Kitchen at Saigon Café Restaurant, Sheraton Saigon Hotel

If you're a hardcore fan of hand-rolled sushi, salad dishes or cured meat delights, chef Thơm is the one who makes these delectable dishes. An expert in salad recipes, Thơm says that without one of the three things -- your dedication, self-confidence and trust in the power of teamwork -- you cannot be happy with your cooking career.

Here's a recipe from the talented chef that you can make it at home this weekend.

Chef de cuisine Thơm Nguyễn.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast 300gr
• Boiled beetroot 150gr
• Watermelon 150gr

Passion fruit dressing:

• Passion fruit 60gr
• Honey 10gr
• Chopped shallot 3gr
• Chopped coriander 2gr
• Walnut oil 5gr
• Salt and pepper 2gr

Method:

- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and sear evenly on hot pan.

- Cut seared chicken breast, boiled beetroot and watermelon into bite-sized cubes.

- Add chicken, beetroot,watermelon cubes and mix well with the dressing.

- Season to your liking, plate up, add garnishes, and enjoy.

The chicken salad with passion fruit dressing is one of the favourites at the Saigon Café seafood buffet restaurant at Sheraton Saigon Hotel, 88 Đồng Khởi Street, in HCM City’s District 1.  VNS