Name: Turmeric Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 58 grams grape tomatoes (sliced); 40 grams sliced cucumbers; 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced); 35 grams feta cheese (crumbled); ½ avocado; 8 ounces chicken breast; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon rosemary; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)

Turmeric Chicken Salad. This recipe takes a simple salad recipe and turns it into a perfectly crafted Afro-inspired creation that will get your taste buds excited and change the way you enjoy salads forever.

This salad is packed with lean protein and can be eaten as an appetizer or the main course. The chicken is pan-seared with a beautiful char and is juicy as heck.

And if you have extra turmeric chicken, pair it with some Nigerian fried rice or Sweet potato fries for another meal during the week.

Salads can be boring. And some of the best recipes out there taste amazing, but have hundreds of calories. And who wants a 600-calorie salad? At that point, I'm just going to eat the burger and fries.

Everyone should have a go-to salad recipe in their arsenal, and I guarantee this Turmeric chicken salad recipe is one for the books. It takes less than 20 minutes to make from start to finish, and the chicken can be used for other meal prep ideas.

Why You'll Love This Recipe.

If you are anything like me, planning elaborate meals can feel like a chore sometimes. Sometimes you just don't have enough time to cook something healthy and delicious.

Salads are a solid meal option for those days, but they can be boring. This Turmeric chicken salad is not only simple to put together but it is also packed with protein.

Turmeric works well as an anti-inflammatory. Consuming turmeric decreases bloating and reduces joint pain and overall inflammation.

You'll be full longer and less bloated. Sounds like a win to me!

If you are looking for another turmeric chicken recipe, try this Turmeric Chicken Thigh recipe. I ate two right off the pan

Calories in Turmeric Chicken Salad

This macro breakdown is for 1 serving of turmeric chicken salad. Based on your energy requirements, you might need more or less. The dressing isn't calculated, which gives you the freedom to add your own.

Total Calories: 319

Protein: 29 grams

Fat: 18 grams

Carbs:11 grams

Looking for a salad lower in fat? Remove the avocado and that takes the fat content down to 11 grams of fat.

Ingredients for The Best Turmeric Chicken Salad

romaine lettuce. Fresh romaine lettuce has a buttery crunch to it which tastes great with this recipe.
grape tomatoes. Sliced into two. You can use cherry tomatoes as well.
cucumbers. Cut into thin slices
red onion. This recipe uses ¼ of a small-medium onion. Cut slices thin.
feta cheese. crumbled.
avocado. half an avocado cut into slices or cubes
chicken breasts. Use regular whole boobs. NOT thinly sliced.
seasonings for chicken. turmeric, bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary, cumin, ginger, and cayenne pepper

seasonings and ingredients needed for turmeric chicken salad

How to Make a Turmeric Chicken Salad

The Chicken

Prepare chicken. Clean chicken & pat dry. Coat with ½ tablespoon olive oil
Combine dry seasoning. Put them in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts with ½ tablespoon olive oil, then add seasonings.
Heat skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium/low. Make sure the oil covers the pan when hot.
Cook chicken. Add chicken breast to skillet and cook for 8 minutes without flipping.
Flip chicken and cook on the opposite side for 8-10 minutes or until browned and cooked to completion. (internal temperature should be 165 F)
Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest before cutting into it
Add to your salad and enjoy!

raw chicken breast in a white plate with olive oil being poured on it

turmeric seasoned chicken breast in a white bowl being held by a gloved hand

The Salad

Rinse & chop the romaine lettuce and put it in a bowl.
Measure out the feta cheese, red onion, grape tomatoes, and avocado. Set aside.
Combine all the ingredients with the romaine lettuce.
Add chicken, dressing, and lightly toss everything.

ingredients of turmeric chicken salad placed in a white bowl

plated turmeric chicken salad with dressing and a silver fork

What to Serve With Turmeric Chicken Salad

You can serve this salad with pretty much any dish you want to eat. Some of my favorites are Jollof Rice and Chicken, Roasted chicken and sweet potato fries.

Turmeric is what gives curry chicken its vibrant color. so adding a tablespoon or

Here are Some Helpful Preparation Tips

Hate cutting raw onions? Put them in the fridge overnight. The enzymes that cause you to cry become less active. If you hate the taste of raw onions, put sliced onions in red wine vinegar for 3-5 minutes. It softens its flavor a little so they aren't so harsh.

If you want to prep this overnight, you can cut the romaine lettuce and cook the chicken. Cutting and storing the tomatoes and onions more than 5 hours ahead will affect the taste and freshness of the salad.

Not sure what salad dressing to use? Here are some options...

This salad only requires a light dressing. I simply drizzle some olive oil, sea salt, and lemon juice. The juices from the chicken help liven up the salad.

Also, try this Greek salad dressing recipe as another option.

Storage

Proper salad storage is a big deal. Store the remaining chopped lettuce in an airtight container with a paper towel on the bottom to collect moisture.

If the salad isn't wet, you can put the remainder in a storage bag. This will prevent the salad from wilting.

Any remaining salad toppings should go in separate air-tight containers.

I hope this salad recipe becomes a part of your meal prep routine.