CHICKEN GREEK-A-TIKKA SALAD WITH PARSLEY-FETA PESTO

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Chicken Greek-a-Tikka Salad with Parsley-Feta Pesto image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 flat breads or pitas, any flavor or variety
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: McCormick Montreal Seasoning)
2 to 2 1/2 pounds white meat chicken, cubed into bite size pieces
1 heart romaine lettuce, chopped
2 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini hot peppers, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and pepper
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup feta crumbles
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan to high heat. Heat a toaster oven or oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Wrap breads in foil and place in oven to warm.
  • Combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients. Coat chicken in mixture then thread meat onto metal skewers. Brush grill pan with oil and grill meat 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
  • Combine chopped lettuce, chopped veggies, olives and hot peppers on a large platter or in a serving bowl. Dress the salad very lightly in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Place all ingredients for pesto in the food processor except extra-virgin olive oil. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Remove bread from oven and cut into wedges.
  • Place grilled meat on salad and top liberally with pesto. Place cut flat breads or pita wedges around the platter or serving bowl and serve.

Sharifu Bin Ali
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Overall, I really enjoyed this salad. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.


Shreesh Rai
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids.


Anita Roy
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tough.


Janice chapman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Mateo Morales
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Kaylene Salinas
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chicken is savory, the feta cheese is salty, and the parsley pesto is herbaceous.


Lane Campbell
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Blake Solomons
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I'm not a fan of feta cheese, but I still enjoyed this salad. The chicken was delicious and the salad was refreshing.


Munia Islam
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Intajar Ji
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Meh.


anoop kp
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the salad was flavorful and refreshing.


GIFTY LAMPTEY
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The salad is packed with flavor and the chicken is succulent.


Adventures Home
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Shameem Vai
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Muzzamal Sandhu
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was light and refreshing.


Chandler bigo
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salad itself was very good.


Yumalay Ross
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out delicious.


Kingsley Muyupa
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This chicken Greek-a-tikka salad is amazing! The flavors are so bold and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.