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Zaatar Chicken Salad with Fried Halloumi Cheese

This Zaatar Chicken Salad with Fried Halloumi is a must try. Bold in flavor with a bright and zesty touch, and ready in 30 minutes. The chicken is seasoned with Zaatar spice, lemon juice, and garlic powder and pan seared in olive oil. A succulent and delicious chicken salad!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 613 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Zaatar Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1/3 cup Zaatar spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
Halloumi Cheese:
  • 8-10 strips of Halloumi cheese patted dry
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
Salad:
  • arugula
  • strawberries
  • sweet bell peppers
  • avocado slices
Extra:
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • parsley leaves minced

Notes

  • This chicken salad does not really need any dressings. However, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil are certainly a nice addition.
  • Use your favorite veggies and fruits as well as seasonal produce for this chicken salad recipe. The za'atar chicken and cheese go with almost everything.
  • If you cannot find halloumi cheese, you can use feta cheese for this recipe.