Description
A delightful fusion of spiced chicken, fresh greens, and a creamy yogurt dressing that captures the essence of Middle Eastern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken with cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large serving bowl.
- Top the salad with the spiced chicken mixture.
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the spiced chicken and the dressing a day in advance. This salad is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan with substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, shawarma, Mediterranean, healthy, quick meal