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Published: Feb 23, 2017. Post Updated: Feb 10, 2025

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Turkish Chicken Salad

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This Turkish Chicken Salad is my favourite chicken salad. It has has all the flavours you would expect in a turkish salad  with the pomegranate molasses and sumac chicken and it is served a top a smooth hummus with cucumbers, tomatoes and juicy pomegranate seeds. What's not to like?

Turkish Chicken Salad on a platter

Turkish Chicken Salad

Turkish chicken salad served with creamy Hummus and a simple dressing is easy to make and full of flavour!

This LOADED Turkish Chicken Salad is juicy, satisfying and smothered in the most delicious turkish flavours and drizzled with a sweet, tart, herby salad dressing.

The chicken in this recipe can be left to marinade overnight OR used after 30 minutes if you are in a rush.

The juices from the chicken, combined with the freshness of tomatoes, cucumbers and the crispness of pickles and lettuce that just soak up all those flavours makes this the most glorious salad and one I could eat everyday.

Make it for lunch tomorrow, work the day after or even for a weekend lunch with friends.

Chicken Salads

I love a Chicken Salad but I cannot do boring.

If you want to try other non boring salads, why not try one of these:

Kardashian Chicken Salad โ€“ this delicious copycat chicken salad with a Sesame Soy dressing is always a winner.

Greek Chicken Salad - The salad is delicious, fresh, vibrant and yummy. The creamy feta and the yoghurt marinaded chicken make this salad anything but boring.

Indian Chicken Salad with Avo Dressing - One of my favourite salads in this Indian Chicken Salad with Avocado Green Chutney Dressing.

Mexican Chicken Salad โ€“ Gorgeous Mexican flavours in a huge platter with marinated chicken, vibrant veggies and a lime dressing.

Tandoori Chicken Salad โ€“ beautiful earthy flavours, served with refreshing Mango.

Cowboy Caviar Salad โ€“ Fresh, healthy vibrant, delicious salad with mixed beans, veg, corn and a yummy dressing. Ready to eat in 15 minutes, this recipe is super adaptable and is usually served with Nachos/Tortilla Chips.

Vegan Salad โ€“ a big, juicy meat free salad that I make even when thereโ€™s no vegetarians present!

Salad Ingredients

All Salads need the following:

Something filling โ€“ Chicken, Chickpeas

Something Creamy - Hummus, Avocado

Leaves โ€“ Cabbage, Parsley and Lettuce

Something juicy โ€“ Tomatoes, Watermelon

Some crunch โ€“ Cucumber,  Pomegranate

Some sweetness โ€“ Pickles and Honey

Ingredients

Hereโ€™s what you will need:

Marinade:

Thick Natural Yoghurt

Lemon

Garlic

Turkish Sweet Red Pepper Paste

Oregano

Cinnamon

Cumin

Honey

Smoked Paprika

Sumac

Pomegranate Molasses

Pul Biber

Salt and Pepper

Dressing:

Olive Oil

Honey

Aleppo Pepper

Sumac

Mint

Oregano

Lemon

Salt and Pepper

Hummus:

Chickpeas

Garlic

Tahini

Olive Oil

Salt

Lemon

Toppings:

Hummus

Olives

Cabbage

Feta

Lettuce

Pickles (Turnip)

Tomatoes

Cucumber

Parsley

Pomegranate

How to make it

Marinade the Chicken in Yoghurt, Lemon, Red Pepper Paste, Oregano, Honey Cumin, Cinnamon, Pomegranate, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Sumac, Pul Biber, Oregano, Black Pepper.

Chicken strips and marinade in a bowl

Cook the Chicken for 10 - 15 minutes in an oiled pan.

Chicken strips cooking in a pan

Make the dressing by combining Olive Oil, Honey, Sumac, Aleppo Pepper, Oregano, Mint (fresh or dry), Pomegranate, Lemon and Seasoning in a bowl and whisking together.

Dressing ingredients in a bowl

Make the Hummus by combining the Chickpeas, Garlic, Tahini, Oil, Salt, Lemon Juice, Chickpea Water from the tin and if you have it, an Ice Cube. Pulse till smooth.

Assemble all the above on a platter with Lettuce, Cabbage, Pickles, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Parsley, Pomegranate.

Turkish Chicken Salad with Hummus on platter

Storage

Once the salad is made, the leaves will begin to get soggy after ยฝ an hour. 

So if youโ€™re making ahead, keep the dressing separate until serving.

The Chicken and Hummus will keep up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.

The Dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. It doesn't have to be kept in the fridge.

Tips and FAQ's

Chicken - You can use leftover rotisserie Chicken in this salad.

Lemon Juice - You can use a Red/White wine vinegar instead. Just increase the oil slightly.

Herbs - Use mixed herbs if you prefer.

Honey - Just a touch lifts the salad but you can leave it out if you prefer or use brown sugar.

Hummus - You can use store brought but it just doesn't compare to home made.

More easy salad recipes:

Roast Cauliflower Salad with Zingy dressing

Vegetable and Herby Citrus Quinoa Salad

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Turkish Chicken Salad on a platter with hummus

Chicken, Salad, Pomegranate and Hummus in a bowl

Turkish Chicken Salad

Safira
This Turkish Chicken Salad is my favourite chicken salad. It has has all the flavours you would expect in a turkish salad ย with the pomegranate molasses and sumac chicken and it is served a top a smooth hummus with cucumbers, tomatoes and juicy pomegranate seeds. What's not to like?
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Marinade 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 6
Calories 463 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1 ยฝ lb Chicken Breast in strips
  • 4 tablespoon Thick Natural Yoghurt
  • 1 ยฝ tablespoon Turkish Sweet Red Pepper Paste
  • ยผ Lemon Juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Pul Biber
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac
  • 1 ยฝ teaspoon Cumin powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 2 tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses Gluten free versions are available
  • Salt and Pepper

Hummus

  • 400 g Chickpeas Reserve water
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 5 tablespoon Tahini
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 60 ml Lemon Juice
  • ยฝ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Veg OIl

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ยพ tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses
  • ยพ teaspoon Honey
  • ยฝ teaspoon Sumac
  • ยฝ Lemon Juice
  • โ…“ teaspoon Pul Biber
  • ยฝ teaspoon Oregano
  • ยผ teaspoon Dry Mint
  • Salt and Pepper

Salad

  • Lettuce
  • Cabbage Pickled, White or Red
  • 1 Pickled Turnips Sliced
  • Olives
  • 1 Cherry Tomatoes Sliced
  • Cucumber Sliced into rounds
  • Parsley Chopped
  • Pomegranate

Instructions
 

Chicken

  • Marinade the chicken in all the ingredients listed aside from the oil for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add the oil to a non stick pan and add the chicken. Cook over a medium heat for about 6 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for a further 5 minutes or till done.

Hummus

  • Make the Hummus by combining the Chickpeas, Garlic, Tahini, Oil, Salt, Lemon Juice, Chickpea Water from the tin and if you have it, an Ice Cube. Pulse till smooth.

Dressing

  • Make the dressing by combining Olive Oil, Honey, Sumac, Aleppo Pepper, Oregano, Mint, Pomegranate, Lemon and Seasoning in a bowl and whisking together.

Assemble

  • Assemble all the above on a platter with Lettuce, Cabbage, Pickles, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Parsley, Pomegranate.

Notes

Storage

Once the salad is made, the leaves will begin to get soggy after ยฝ an hour. 
So if youโ€™re making ahead, keep the dressing separate until serving.
The Chicken and Hummus will keep up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
The Dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. It doesn't have to be kept in the fridge.

Tips and FAQ's

Chicken - You can use leftover rotisserie Chicken in this salad.
Lemon Juice - You can use a Red/White wine vinegar instead. Just increase the oil slightly.
Herbs - Use mixed herbs if you prefer.
Honey - Just a touch lifts the salad but you can leave it out if you prefer or use brown sugar.
Hummus - You can use store brought but it just doesn't compare to home made.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 34gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Turkish Chicken Salad, Turkish Salad
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  1. Fatima says

    July 24, 2016 at 9:31 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! I love that it is fresh, healthy & only takes half an hour, plus anything with pomegranate molasses is a winner with me ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Safira says

      July 24, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Me too!! Thank you for your lovely comment!

      Reply
  2. Daniela Apostol says

    July 24, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    I've always been fascinated by the Turkish cuisine, such a wide range of delicious dishes, l would love to try some more myself. Your salad has everything one could ask for, it's healthy, filling, and so tasty. And colourful too.

    Reply
    • Safira says

      July 25, 2016 at 4:48 am

      Thank you for your sweet comment!! I also LOVE turkish cuisine. Loads of turkish recipes coming soon. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Azlin Bloor says

    July 24, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    That looks like a wonderful recipe with all the different flavours and textures. A great combination, I love it!

    Reply
    • Safira says

      July 25, 2016 at 4:48 am

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I love the colours too!

      Reply
  4. Yigit - Swanky Recipes says

    July 24, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Recipe loooks so yummy. Thank you

    Reply
    • Safira says

      July 25, 2016 at 4:49 am

      Thank you for your sweet comment!

      Reply
  5. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 24, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    This dish looks really healthy and slightly unusual. One to try for sure.

    Reply
    • Safira says

      July 25, 2016 at 4:49 am

      THankyou! Please do try it!

      Reply
  6. Holly says

    July 24, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    This recipe sound delicious! I love that you put all of these flavors together in one dish! I can't find sumac in my local grocery store but I really want to use it in some recipes. Guess I'll have to order it on line. Thanks of sharing!

    Reply
    • Safira says

      July 25, 2016 at 4:50 am

      Thank you so much! Aww that's a shame re the sumac but definitely with purchasing online!

      Reply
  7. Amira says

    July 27, 2016 at 2:33 am

    Mashaa Allah, this looks so delicious and colorful... pinning. Happy to know you Safirs.

    Reply
    • Safira says

      July 27, 2016 at 4:42 am

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Greta to know you too!

      Reply
  8. Paul Brown says

    December 12, 2022 at 3:57 am

    5 stars
    My Mom and I decided to make some chicken and dumplings. Your recipe stuck out to us as we were surfing the web. We followed your instructions exactly. The outcome was DELICIOUS! I had a newly purchased box of Bisquick flour which helps, I think. In addition, we grow fresh herbs and used our garden parsley! I really enjoyed going through your blog and I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes. I've been gluten free for health reasons for over 7 years. It has made a huge difference in my life. I had lots of hip pain and bloating and YUCK... A few months after I started really working at it (when I was done crying about pizza crust) I felt an amazing difference.

    Reply
    • Safira says

      December 12, 2022 at 8:23 am

      Glad you enjoyed it Paul. Thankyou for your lovely review. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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