Halal Cart Chicken Salad

 Ingredients:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

3 garlic cloves, divided, finely grated

4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, divided

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1 teaspoon flaky or kosher salt, plus more

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Freshly ground pepper

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1 large head of iceberg lettuce or 2 heads of romaine lettuce

1 cup salted pita chips

 

Preparation:

Heat oil in a small skillet or saucepan.  Add oregano, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).  Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk 1 grated garlic clove and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.  Add chicken to the bowl and toss to coat.  Season with salt.  Set aside.

Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, remaining 2 cloves of garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, in a small bowl and season with pepper.

Place lettuce on a platter and drizzle with part of the dressing.  Top with chicken, tomatoes, onions, and pita chips. Serve with extra dressing on the side.

 

Note: Add other salad items such as cucumbers, drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, calamata olives.