Shawarma Salad with Tahini Sauce

An innovative and tasty way to enjoy the rich flavors of shawarma without the need for bread or excessive carbs. This salad combines marinated grilled chicken, fresh crunchy vegetables, and refreshing tahini sauce to create a complete, satisfying meal filled with authentic Middle Eastern flavors. It’s a great healthy and nutritious option, perfect as a special side dish for summer days.

Cooking Time

60 minutes

Serves

5 people

Ingredients

For the Tahini Sauce:

Tahini: ¼ cup
Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
Garlic: 1 clove (minced)
Cold water: ¼ cup
Salt: to taste

For the Salad:

Chicken breast: 500 grams (thinly sliced)
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Paprika: 1 teaspoon
Cumin: ½ teaspoon
Dried coriander: ½ teaspoon
Cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon
Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
Lemon juice: from half a lemon
Salt: to taste
Lettuce: 2 cups (thinly sliced)
Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup (halved)
Bell pepper (any color): 1 (thinly sliced)
Red onion: ½ cup (thinly sliced, optional soak in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness)
Parsley: ½ cup (fresh, roughly chopped)
Bread: as desired (cut and toasted)

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix the chicken slices with olive oil, paprika, cumin, dried coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, lemon juice, and salt. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour or more to allow flavors to develop.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir continuously until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add cold water while whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked chicken on top of the vegetables, pour the tahini sauce over the salad, and gently toss to combine everything evenly.
Garnish with toasted bread pieces and serve the Shawarma Salad immediately.