ZaAtar Chicken Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine the zaatar spice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
• STEP 3.In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Toss to combine.
• STEP 4.In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 5.Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the sliced zaatar chicken.
• STEP 6.Serve the Zaatar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• If you don't have zaatar spice, you can make your own by combining dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt.
• For extra flavor, you can add some crumbled feta cheese or toasted pine nuts to the salad.
• To make the chicken even more tender, you can pound it with a meat mallet before marinating and grilling.

Storage and Serving

• This salad is best served fresh and immediately after assembling.
• If you have leftovers, store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• The chicken can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.