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Chicken Shawarma Salad With Tahini Dressing

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Fusion, Middle Eastern
Keyword Chicken, Dressing, Fusion, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Salad, Vegetables
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Chicken Shawarma

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Tahini Dressing

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup loosely packed parsley
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Salad

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Tomatoes, sliced or diced
  • Cucumbers, sliced
  • Red onion, sliced
  • Bell peppers, any color, sliced
  • Prepared chicken shawarma
  • Prepared Tahini Dressing

Instructions

Prepare Chicken Shawarma

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours (best if kept overnight).
  2. Heat a pan over medium to medium high heat. Cook chicken until done, about 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
  3. Once cooked, set aside for 10 minutes, then slice as desired.

Prepare Tahini Dressing

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Add additional water as needed.
  2. Refrigerate leftovers.

Prepare Salad

  1. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and peppers. Top with sliced chicken and dressing.