Statement Salad: Rachael’s Tahini Caesar with Boneless Chicken Za’atar

Caesar dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: homemade vinaigrette

Yogurt dressing reduces calories while providing creaminess.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in fat.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought bread cubes

Toasted bread provides fiber and is more wholesome.

grilled chicken breast

🥗Healthier: baked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Baked chicken retains moisture and is easier to prepare.

Griddle boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Prepare za'atar spice blend with thyme, oregano, marjoram, chili, sesame seeds, cumin, coriander, and sumac.

Soak croutons in equal parts olive oil and melted butter with garlic.

Toast croutons in the oven and dress with grated Parmesan and Pecorino cheese.

Combine tahini paste with a splash of water, lemon, cloves of garlic, Dijon mustard, Pecorino, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.

Stream in olive oil while mixing to thin out the tahini dressing.

Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper and lemon juice.

Cook the chicken until caramelized and dark before flipping.

Toss greens (flat kale and romaine lettuce) in a bowl with half the croutons, saving some for topping.

Drizzle tahini dressing over the salad and toss with hands.

Top the salad with the remaining croutons and shavings of Parmesan and Pecorino-Romano.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens