Turkish Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Turkish grilled chicken salad is one of my go to meals when I want something healthy but don't have hours to spend cooking. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes, and honestly, most of that is just letting the chicken cook while you prep the fresh veggies. I love how the smoky grilled chicken pairs with the bright lemon dressing and crumbly feta, and the couscous makes it hearty enough for a complete dinner. Plus, all those fresh vegetables, especially the tomatoes and peppers, are loaded with vitamin C to boost your immune system. It's simple, affordable, and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
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Ingredients
- 400 gchicken breast
- 200 gred onion
- 150 gred bell pepper
- 200 gcucumber
- 250 gtomato
- 200 gcouscous
- 100 gfeta cheese
- 50 gpumpkin seeds
- 100 mllemon juice
- 150 mlolive oil
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 5 gdried oregano
- 2 gdried cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried cumin. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the diced red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, and feta cheese.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- 4
Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and toss to combine with the vegetables and dressing.
- 5
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and add it to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- 6
Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds over the top of the salad and serve immediately.
- 7
Garnish with additional feta cheese and parsley, if desired.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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