
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A fresh and flavorful salad inspired by the cuisine of the Middle East, featuring grilled chicken, crispy falafel, and a tangy tahini dressing.
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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
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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