Copycat 81st Deli Chicken Salad
Inspired by Wael Herbawi's recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz.) package spring mix
1 skinless chicken breast
1 hard-boiled egg
⅓ cup cucumbers
⅓ cup cherry tomatoes
¼ cup pickled jalapenos
¼ cup banana peppers
¼ cup red onion
⅓ cup green peppers
¼ cup pickles
¼ cup black olives
½ cup shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup croutons
- For the marinade:
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sumac
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
- For the dressing:
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ tablespoon za'atar
½ tsp salt
Directions
- Combine marinade ingredients and brush onto chicken.
- Grill chicken until well-browned then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare dressing by blending together olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar and Greek yogurt, and set aside.
- Place spring mix into a large salad bowl.
- Slice onions, hard boiled egg, and cucumber before adding to salad bowl along with remaining mix-ins.
- Top with shredded cheese and croutons, then drizzle generously with dressing.
- Toss together, and enjoy with a plastic fork for added authenticity.
Information
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
- Total Time
- 34 minutes, 59 seconds