ZaAtar Chicken Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This Zaatar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines Middle Eastern flavors with a healthy twist. The chicken is marinated in a blend of zaatar spice, lemon juice, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. The salad is made with a mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. The lemon-tahini dressing adds a creamy and tangy element to the salad, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

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1hr 10minstotal
30minsPrep
10minsCook
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Ingredients for ZaAtar Chicken Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

  • as needed For The Zaatar Chicken
  • 1 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Zaatar Spice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste
  • as per your need For The Salad
  • 3 cup Mixed Greens
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 1/2 Cucumber, Sliced
  • 0.13 Ed Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • as required For The Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • 0.13 cup Tahini
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Clove Garlic, Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste

Directions: Zaatar Chicken Salad With Lemon-tahini Dressing Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a bowl, combine the zaatar spice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • STEP 2.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
  • STEP 3.In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Toss to combine.
  • STEP 4.In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • STEP 5.Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the sliced zaatar chicken.
  • STEP 6.Serve the Zaatar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • If you don't have zaatar spice, you can make your own by combining dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt.
  • For extra flavor, you can add some crumbled feta cheese or toasted pine nuts to the salad.
  • To make the chicken even more tender, you can pound it with a meat mallet before marinating and grilling.

Storage and Serving

  • This salad is best served fresh and immediately after assembling.
  • If you have leftovers, store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
  • The chicken can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
value
563
calories per serving
32 g Fat30 g Protein37 g Carbs14 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Carbs
    37g
  • Fiber
    14g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    37g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Fiber
    14g

Fats

  • Fat
    32g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    345mg
  • Iron
    15mg
  • Vitamin A
    7051mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    8mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    214mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    179mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    1mcg
  • Magnesium
    262mg
  • Manganese
    4mg
  • Phosphorus
    461mg
  • Selenium
    47mcg
  • Zinc
    4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp