Fattoush Salad with Chicken
Mediterranean Fattoush Salad with Chicken
Fattoush salad brings crunchy pita, sumac, tahini, herbs, and juicy chicken together in a vibrant, veggie-rich dish. Infused with citrus and olive oil, this salad is fiber- and phytonutrient-loaded, making it a perfect Mediterranean-style meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon, to taste
- ½ purple onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp sumac (+ extra for pita)
- ½ cup tahini
- Salt & pepper
- Leftover roasted or sous-vide chicken, chopped
- Romaine lettuce, parsley, mint
- Whole-wheat pita toasted with EVOO & sumac or torn stale
Instructions
- Salt cucumber, drain excess moisture after ~5 min.
- Marinate onion in lemon juice with salt & pepper for 10 min.
- Mix olive oil, sumac, and tahini into the onions.
- Toss in chicken to coat. Combine with cucumber, lettuce, herbs, and pita.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Mediterranean Points
- +1 Chicken (lean protein)
- +1 Veggies & herbs (lettuce, cucumber, parsley, mint)
- +½ Whole-grain pita pieces
- EVOO, sumac, and tahini supply healthy fats and phytonutrients
Nutrition (Estimated per serving)
Calories: ≈280 kcal
Protein: ≈17 grams
Fat: ≈16 grams
Carbohydrates: ≈18 grams
Fiber: ≈4 grams
Sodium: ≈380 mg