Description

This Persian Chicken Salad with Fresh Flavors is a delightful mix of shredded chicken, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant herbs, all tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s a light and refreshing salad perfect for a quick meal or meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 medium cucumbers, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ small red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
lettuce leaves for serving

For the Dressing:

½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped walnuts or slivered almonds (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, dill, and parsley. Mix well.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Add walnuts or almonds if desired.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve on its own, over lettuce leaves, or with warm flatbread.

Notes

For a lighter version, omit mayonnaise and use only Greek yogurt.
This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and is excellent for meal prep.