About the Recipe
Elevate your salad game with our Tandoori Chicken Salad with Microgreens! Featuring spiced, grilled chicken and a mix of crisp microgreens, this salad is both delicious and nutritious. Ideal for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, it’s packed with flavors and essential nutrients that will keep you feeling satisfied and energized.
Benefits
This salad is packed with protein from the tandoori chicken and a wealth of vitamins and antioxidants from the microgreens and fresh vegetables. It’s a balanced, flavorful meal that supports a healthy lifestyle while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
For the Tandoori Chicken:
500g chicken breast, cut into strips
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tandoori masala
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
For the Salad:
2 cups mixed microgreens (sunflower, radish, mustard)
1 cucumber, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (or) onion microgreens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or) mustard microgreens paste
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and salt.
Add chicken strips and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
Grill chicken strips for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine microgreens, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Salad:
Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing.
Top with grilled tandoori chicken pieces.
Serve:
Enjoy immediately or chill for a refreshing meal.