Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ¾ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 2 heads bibb lettuce, torn (½ cups)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 heads bibb lettuce, torn (½ cups)

1
Heat grill to high.
2
Stir together cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3
Place squash, zucchini, 1 tbs of the olive oil, and 1 tsp of the cumin mixture in a large bowl and toss to coat vegetables.
4
Sprinkle chicken with 2 tsp of the cumin mixture.
5
Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining cumin mixture in another large bowl; whisk in remaining olive oil and the parsley.
6
Set aside.
7
Grill chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, 10 minutes.
8
At the same time place squash and zucchini in a grill basket and grill until crisp-tender, 4 minutes.
9
Let chicken cool slightly, cut into thin slices, and place in a bowl with zucchini, squash, and 2 tbs of the dressing; toss to coat.
10
Toss lettuce with remaining dressing and divide among four serving plates.
11
Top with chicken, squash, and zucchini.

383

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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