Description
A flavorful salad featuring spiced grilled chicken and a creamy yogurt dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3.5 ounces mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 7 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Marinade: Combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken to the spice mixture and coat evenly. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes, extending up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor development.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked with light charring. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Assemble the Salad Base: Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, salad greens, and fresh parsley in a large bowl.
- Prepare the Yogurt Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Compose and Serve: Divide salad mixture among serving plates, arrange sliced chicken on top, and drizzle generously with yogurt dressing.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or toppings like avocado or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg