Description
The pomegranate chicken pistachio salad is a modern, high-protein meal that balances sweet, tangy, salty, and savory elements into one beautiful plate. At its heart, the dish features lean chicken breast seasoned with aromatic warm spices, served atop a generous bed of mixed garden greens.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
For the salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken:
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. - Cook the chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes. - Slice the chicken:
Cut the chicken into thin slices or bite-sized pieces. - Make the dressing:
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. - Assemble the salad:
Add the mixed greens, pomegranate arils, pistachios, red onion, cucumber, feta, and herbs to a large bowl. - Add the chicken:
Arrange the sliced chicken over the salad. - Dress and serve:
Drizzle with the dressing just before serving and gently toss.
Notes
For extra flavor and texture, you can add sliced avocado, fresh mint, cucumber, feta cheese, toasted almonds, or a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds. Serve chilled for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling / Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~480 kcal
Keywords: Chicken Pomegranate Salad, Pistachio Chicken Salad, Pomegranate Pistachio Salad