Zaatar Crusted Chicken Salad With Lemon Tahini Dressing

• FOR THE SALAD:
• 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 2 Tablespoons Za'atar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups Torn Lettuce
• 1 whole Small Handful Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
• 1/4 whole Cucumber, Sliced
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Shelled Pistachios
• Torn Mint Leaves
• Pita Chips (optional)
• FOR THE PICKLED RED ONIONS:
• 1 whole Onion, Thinly Sliced
• 1 teaspoon Whole Peppercorns
• 6 cloves Garlic, Peeled
• 1 cup Warm Water
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 cups Red Or White Wine Vinegar
• FOR THE LEMON TAHINI DRESSING:
• 1 Lemon, Juiced
• 2 Tablespoons Tahini Paste
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 1 pinch Sugar (optional)
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Water, Plus A Bit More If Needed

1. For the salad:
2. Preheat a skillet or grill pan to medium high heat with some olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken all over the with the salt and zaatar. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through, then move to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken before serving.
3. Build the salads with layers of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado slices, pistachios, mint leaves, and a few pickled onions. Top with the sliced chicken and drizzle with lemon tahini dressing.
4. For the pickled onions:
5. Place the onion slices, garlic cloves, and peppercorns in a jar. Combine the water with the salt and vinegar, then pour the mixture into the jar.
6. Place a lid on the jar and let the pickles sit at room temperature for about an hour, then keep them in the fridge until ready to use. This is a nice mild pickle and can be used immediately, but is best after 4 hours or so.
7. For the dressing:
8. Combine all ingredients in a mini food processor or blender (or you can just whisk together after finely chopping the garlic). Process until smooth, then taste. Add a bit more water for a thinner consistency, and some more salt or sugar if needed.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/zaatar-crusted-chicken-salad-with-lemon-tahini-dressing/ (may not work)