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Chicken Salad with Toum
94
Calories/per 100g2
ServesThis hearty and refreshing salad combines the crunch of crispy pita with the tang of pickles and turnips, tossed with tender chicken and fresh veggies. The mezete toum sauce adds a rich, creamy finish, making it the perfect Middle Eastern twist for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 ½ cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pickled turnips, chopped
1 cup dill pickles, chopped
For the Garlic Dressing
½ cup mezete Toum sauce
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp sumac
For the Crispy Pita
2 pita bread, torn into bite-sized chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
How to make
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Step 1. Prepare the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, tomatoes, pickled turnips, and dill pickles.
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Step 2. Make the Crispy Pita:
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the torn pita pieces and fry until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes. Remove the crispy pita and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
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Step 3. Mix the Toum Dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the mezete Toum sauce, lemon juice, and sumac. Stir until smooth.
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Step 4. Assemble the Salad:
Add the crispy pita to the salad bowl. Drizzle with the garlic dressing and toss until evenly coated.
Garnish
Garnish the salad with a final drizzle of mezete Toum, sesame seeds, and fresh thyme leaves before serving.
