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

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 – 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 – Gorgeous Mexican flavours in a huge platter with marinated chicken, vibrant veggies and a lime dressing.

Tandoori Chicken Salad – beautiful earthy flavours, served with refreshing Mango.

Cowboy Caviar Salad – 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 – a big, juicy meat free salad that I make even when there’s no vegetarians present!

Salad Ingredients

All Salads need the following:

Something filling – Chicken, Chickpeas

Something Creamy - Hummus, Avocado

Leaves – Cabbage, Parsley and Lettuce

Something juicy – Tomatoes, Watermelon

Some crunch – Cucumber, Pomegranate

Some sweetness – Pickles and Honey

Ingredients

Here’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.

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

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.

Storage

Once the salad is made, the leaves will begin to get soggy after ½ an hour.

So if you’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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