German Phrase
Ein schneller Salat mit gegrilltem Hähnchen.
Meaning
The sentence describes a light, fast-to‑prepare meal: a salad that is ready quickly and is served with grilled chicken. It emphasizes speed and health, making it a popular choice for busy weekdays or a light lunch.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re talking about a quick lunch option, describing a menu item, or suggesting a healthy recipe to friends. It works well in casual conversation, cooking blogs, or restaurant menus.
✦Grammar Breakdown
EinschnellerSalatmitgegrilltemHähnchen
Ein (indefinite article)
‘Ein’ is the masculine nominative indefinite article, used here because ‘Salat’ is masculine.
schneller (adjective weak declension)
After the indefinite article ‘ein’, the adjective takes the weak ending ‘-er’ in the masculine nominative: ‘ein schneller Salat’.
Salat (masculine noun)
‘Salat’ is a masculine noun; in this sentence it is the subject, therefore nominative.
mit (preposition + dative)
‘mit’ always governs the dative case, so the noun phrase that follows must be dative.
gegrilltem (adjective strong declension)
Because there is no article after ‘mit’, the adjective ‘gegrillt’ takes the strong dative ending ‘-em’: ‘mit gegrilltem Hähnchen’.
Hähnchen (neuter noun, dative)
‘Hähnchen’ is neuter; in the dative singular it is ‘Hähnchen’ (no ending) and receives the adjective’s strong ending.
🗨In Conversation
Wie wäre es mit einem schnellen Salat mit gegrilltem Hähnchen?
How about a quick salad with grilled chicken?
Klingt super, das mache ich heute zum Mittagessen.
Sounds great, I’ll make that for lunch today.
✕Common Mistakes
Ein schnellen Salat mit gegrilltem Hähnchen.
The adjective must agree with the masculine nominative noun ‘Salat’; the correct ending is ‘-er’, not ‘-en’.
Ein schneller Salat mit gegrillten Hähnchen.
After the preposition ‘mit’ there is no article, so the adjective takes the strong dative ending ‘-em’, not ‘-en’.
Ein schneller Salat mit das gegrillte Hähnchen.
Adding a definite article after ‘mit’ would change the structure; if you keep the article, the adjective ending also changes to weak: ‘mit dem gegrillten Hähnchen’. Without the article, use the strong form as shown.
↔Alternatives
Ein schneller Salat mit gegrilltem Hähnchenfleisch.
A quick salad with grilled chicken meat.
Ein schneller Hähnchensalat.
A quick chicken salad.
Ein schneller Salat, dazu gegrilltes Hähnchen.
A quick salad, with grilled chicken on the side.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, salads with grilled chicken are a staple for a light, protein‑rich meal, especially in the summer months. The word ‘schnell’ often signals a dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, which is a selling point on many restaurant menus and in home‑cooking blogs.