October 9, 2020
Middle Eastern Chicken Salad
Zaāatar and tahini flavor this Middle Eastern-inspired chicken salad. I also like to add sliced almonds, celery, or even a small amount of pomegranate arils for a bit of crunch. Serve on a bed of lettuce with a drizzle of balsamic.
Servings: 6
Calories: 435kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit granulated
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons za’atar store bought or see note below
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breast halves pre-cooked and shredded
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley chopped, optional
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- zest of 1 lemon or preserved lemon
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, tahini, monk fruit, pepper, salt, vinegar, and zaāatar. Stir until combined. Add the chicken, carrot, cilantro, onions, and zest and stir to combine.
Notes
If you canāt find zaāatar in the store, you can make your own mix by stirring together: 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled, 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled, 1 tablespoon cumin, ground, 1/2 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon sumac (sumac is optional but gives a nice tart and lemony flavor). Store in a dry place for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Middle Eastern Chicken Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
435
% Daily Value*
Fat
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
561
mg
24
%
Potassium
678
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
1982
IU
40
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
58
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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