Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Salad Recipes. (Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe). Experiment with Middle Eastern flavors in this nutritious dinner salad. Use purchased za'atar seasoning blend or use your own.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning

1 clove garlic

minced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ pound chicken tenders

6 cups torn

bite-sized romaine lettuce

1 cup cherry tomatoes

halved

1 green bell pepper

diced

1 cucumber

peeled and diced

½ cup shredded carrot

1 lemon

zested and juiced

4 tablespoons tahini

4 tablespoons water

or more as needed

2 cloves garlic

1 dried date

minced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice olive oil za'atar garlic salt and pepper together in a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag. Add chicken tenders and refrigerate turning occasionally 30 minutes to 12 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Place chicken tenders on the grate reduce heat to medium and cover. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tender registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Remove chicken from grill and let rest. Prepare the salad in the meantime; place romaine pieces in a large bowl and add tomatoes bell pepper cucumber and carrot.

Step 5

Combine lemon zest and juice tahini water garlic and date in the bowl of a mini food processor or a blender. Pulse several times adding water by tablespoons if necessary until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing into the salad bowl and toss.

Step 6

Divide salad between plates. Slice each chicken tender crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and place over the salads. Garnish with chives and mint.

Nutritional Information

Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 552.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.4g 69%

Carbohydrates: 38.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 14.3g 57%

Sugars: 9.4g

Fat: 33.9g 52%

Saturated Fat: 5.2g 26%

Cholesterol: 64.6mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 15434IU 309%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.1mg 163%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 66%

Vitamin C: 157.3mg 262%

Folate: 310.1mcg 78%

Calcium: 361.1mg 36%

Iron: 12mg 67%

Magnesium: 125.8mg 45%

Potassium: 1418.8mg 40%

Sodium: 1177.3mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 74%

Calories From Fat: 305.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.