Description
Harissa Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with fresh greens and crunchy vegetables. This salad features a delightful mix of spicy harissa, crisp cucumber, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for sunny gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 6 cups mixed fresh greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade (save it) and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Set aside to rest.
- While the chicken cools, chop the greens into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the reserved marinade (cooked), additional lemon juice, and olive oil until blended.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips or cubes and place on top of the prepared salad base.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving; toss gently to coat everything evenly and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg