Low Sodium Classic Chicken Shawarma Salad

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Low Sodium Classic Chicken Shawarma Salad

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

¼ cup olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
1 tbsp olive oil

For the tahini dressing

¼ cup tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp water
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the salad

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 english cucumber, diced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
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2 oz crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper until combined. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
2
While the chicken marinates, make the dressing: whisk together the tahini, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, water, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 tsp at a time until it reaches a consistency that drizzles easily from a spoon. Set aside.

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