Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely fresh and vibrant. I love how the grilled chicken gets all smoky and tender while the mixed greens stay crisp underneath. The tahini dressing is pure magic, and tahini itself is packed with calcium and protein, making this salad genuinely good for you. What really sells me on this dish is how simple it is to prepare, especially with the falafel doing the heavy lifting for texture and heartiness. Just toss everything together with those pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs, and you've got a Middle Eastern inspired meal that feels fancy but is totally doable on a busy night.
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Ingredients
- 500boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 400mixed greens
- 200crunchy falafel
- 200chopped cucumber
- 200chopped tomatoes
- 100red onion
- 100crunchy sumac pomegranate seeds
- 300tahini dressing
- 100lemon juice
- 150olive oil
- 20chopped parsley
- 20chopped mint
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and sumac. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly.
Tip: To prevent the chicken from drying out, make sure to not overcrowd the grill.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the tahini dressing, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste, depending on how tangy you like your dressing.
- 3
Add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and sumac pomegranate seeds to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine.
Tip: Feel free to customize the salad by adding your favorite toppings, such as pickled turnips or chopped pickled cucumbers.
- 4
To assemble the salad, place a portion of the mixed greens on a plate, followed by a slice of grilled chicken, a spoonful of falafel, and a dollop of the tahini dressing.
Tip: Garnish with a sprinkle of sumac and a few chopped herbs, if desired.
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner, and can be easily scaled up or down depending on your needs.
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