Description
A vibrant salad featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cups mixed greens or lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the tahini with a splash of olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl.
- Pile the shredded chicken atop the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips include preparing ingredients in advance but keeping the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad, Summer Salad, Tahini Dressing