Shawarma Salad Recipe – How to Prepare Shawarma Salad

Shawarma Salad Recipe – How to Prepare Shawarma Salad

Shawarma Salad is a delightful dish combining fresh vegetables with chicken or meat, offering a variety of nutrients like vitamins, proteins, and fibers. This recipe is simple, uses easily available ingredients, and creates a balanced, delicious salad.

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Ingredients for Shawarma Salad:

 

• Chicken:

  • 500g (1 lb) chicken breast, thinly sliced

• Vegetables:

  • 2 medium-sized potatoes
  • A handful of chopped lettuce
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 pickled cucumbers, diced
  • 1 onion, sliced

• Bread:

  • 2 pieces of pita bread

• Seasonings and Oil:

  • A small amount of vegetable oil
  • A pinch of garlic powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Shawarma spices (to taste)
  • A pinch of sumac

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Ingredients for Shawarma Salad Dressing:

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• A pinch of salt

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Steps to Prepare Shawarma Salad:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
   Chop the tomatoes, onions, and pickled cucumbers into medium-sized pieces. Finely chop or shred the lettuce and parsley. Set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken:
   Thinly slice the chicken breast and sauté it in a pan with a small amount of vegetable oil. Season with salt, garlic powder, and shawarma spices. Stir and cook for about 15 minutes until fully cooked and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Prepare the Potatoes and Bread:

   • Cut the potatoes into medium-sized cubes and fry them until golden. Drain excess oil.
   • Cut the pita bread into small squares and fry until golden and crispy. Drain excess oil.

4. Assemble the Salad:
   In a large bowl, layer the chopped vegetables (tomatoes, onions, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, and parsley). Add a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of sumac, then mix everything well.
   Add the fried potatoes and cooked chicken on top of the vegetables, followed by the fried pita bread squares.

5. Prepare the Dressing:
   In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth. Adjust the thickness by adding a little water if needed.

6. Add the Dressing:
   Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and spread it across the entire dish.

7. Garnish and Serve:
   Garnish the salad with a sprinkle of sumac and a handful of toasted pine nuts for extra flavor and presentation.

Your Shawarma Salad is now ready to serve! Enjoy it fresh and share it with your loved ones.

Bon appétit!