Tahini Chickpea Avocado Salad with Grilled Chicken
Tossed in a creamy tahini dressing and packed full of smoky grilled chicken and hearty chickpeas, this tahini chickpea avocado salad is fast to make and a lunch favorite!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 471kcal
Ingredients
Tahini Dressing
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3-5 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium avocados, pitted and diced into 1/2-in cubes
- 1 medium sweet pepper, cored and diced into 1/2-in cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Grilled Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Tahini Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, honey, and olive oil. Drizzle in water, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth and drizzling consistency, adding a few more splashes of water as necessary. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
Salad
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and set aside.
Grilled Chicken
- Rub chicken breasts all over with olive oil and lemon juice. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F, about 8-10 minutes of cooking. Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool.
- Once chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
- Toss grilled chicken and tahini dressing into salad until evenly coated. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 12 oz salad | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.7g | Protein: 25.6g | Fat: 33.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5.5g | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg