Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas

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If you’re looking for easy healthy dinner ideas, you’re in the right place. Check out our collection of over 50 tried and true healthy dinner recipes that are tasty and quick to make. These recipes call for ingredients that you probably already have at home. Enjoy making recipes that make you feel good and satisfied!

If you're looking for easy healthy dinner ideas, you're in the right place. Check out our collection of over 50 tried and true healthy dinner recipes that are tasty and easy to make. These recipes call for ingredients that you probably already have at home. Enjoy making recipes that make you feel good and satisfied!


 

Healthy Rice and Pasta Recipes

Greek spinach rice (Spanakorizo)

5 from 16 votes

Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe

Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's so comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious vegetarian recipe.
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easy healthy dinner ideas - This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.

Instant pot chicken and rice

4.67 from 33 votes

Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Instant pot chicken and rice is ready in less than 30 minutes! Packed with veggies and so much flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner!
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Instant pot chicken and rice is ready in less than 30 minutes! Packed with veggies and so much flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner!

Greek one pan chicken and rice

4.48 from 17 votes

Greek One Pan Chicken and Rice

A simple one pan chicken and rice recipe made Greek style! Juicy chicken and flavorful rice make the perfect weeknight dinner.
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easy healthy dinner ideas - An easy one pan chicken and rice recipe made Greek style! Juicy chicken and flavorful rice make the perfect weeknight dinner that's easy yet super delicious.

Persian one pan tomato rice (Dami gojeh farangi)

Persian tomato rice dami gojeh farangi.
4.72 from 46 votes

Persian One Pot Tomato Rice – Dami Gojeh Farangi

Persian tomato rice is a vegetarian dish full of amazing flavors. This one pot rice recipe uses very few ingredients and can be prepared in no time!
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Persian tomato rice is an easy vegetarian dish full of amazing flavors. This one pot rice recipe uses very few ingredients and can be prepared in no time!

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

4.67 from 3 votes

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Roasted vegetable pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that's bursting with amazing flavors. This vegetarian pasta recipe is quick and perfect for a family meal. 
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easy healthy dinner ideas - Roasted vegetable pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that's bursting with amazing flavors. This vegetarian pasta recipe is easy, quick and perfect for a family meal.

Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta

5 from 14 votes

Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta

This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.
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This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.

Healthy soups and stews

Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

Fasolakia
5 from 15 votes

Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.
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easy healthy dinner ideas - Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.

Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe

5 from 11 votes

Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe

This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and simple to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
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This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.

Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup

4.67 from 205 votes

Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup

Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!
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easy healthy dinner ideas - Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

5 from 9 votes

Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s quick and ready in no time!
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easy healthy dinner ideas -Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s easy and ready in no time!

Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)

4.82 from 118 votes

Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)

Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.
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Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes and is so easy to make. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.

Curry Lentil Soup

4.50 from 68 votes

Curry Lentil Soup

Curry lentil soup is a tasty recipe that you can make in 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. This lentil soup with coconut milk is very comforting. 
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easy healthy dinner ideas - Curry lentil soup is an easy soup recipe that you can make in 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. This lentil soup with coconut milk is very comforting.

Avgolemono (Greek lemon chicken soup)

4.93 from 14 votes

Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

This avgolemono soup recipe is comforting with bright flavors. Made with the classic egg lemon sauce, avgolemono, this Greek lemon chicken soup is so satisfying. Follow along for all my tips and instructions to make this authentic Greek chicken soup.
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easy healthy dinner ideas - This avgolemono soup recipe is comforting with bright flavors. Made with the classic egg lemon sauce, avgolemono, this Greek lemon chicken soup is so satisfying. Follow along for all my tips and instructions to make this authentic Greek chicken soup.

Vegetable Tikka Masala

4.92 from 24 votes

Vegetable Tikka Masala

A delicious clean-the-fridge vegetable tikka masala recipe that you'll love. Learn how to make a tasty vegetarian tikka masala with just a few ingredients and a shortcut.
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A delicious clean-the-fridge vegetable tikka masala recipe that you'll love. Learn how to make a tasty vegetarian tikka masala with just a few ingredients and a shortcut.

Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

4.87 from 43 votes

Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

Enjoy a delicious chicken lentil soup that's full of Mediterranean flavor. Seasoned with warm spices and packed with veggies, this soup is all you need for a hearty dinner.
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easy healthy dinner ideas - Enjoy an easy chicken lentil soup that's full of Mediterranean flavor. Seasoned with warm spices and packed with veggies, this soup is all you need for a hearty dinner.

Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.
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This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.

Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

4.96 from 49 votes

Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Greek lemon chicken orzo soup is tasty and packed with flavor. This healthy soup is creamy, hearty and so tasty, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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easy healthy dinner ideas - Greek lemon chicken orzo soup is easy and packed with flavor. This healthy soup is creamy, hearty and so tasty, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Healthy vegetarian main dishes

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

5 from 10 votes

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients. 

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Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients. v

Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe

4.94 from 16 votes

Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Caprese sandwich with avocado is perfect for weekdays. You can make this sandwich with just a few ingredients in only 15 minutes.
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Caprese sandwich with avocado is perfect for weekdays. You can make this sandwich with just a few ingredients in only 15 minutes.

Best Loaded Hummus Recipe

4.92 from 24 votes

Best Loaded Hummus Recipe

This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes! Creamy hummus is topped with delicious toppings and served with pita!
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This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes! Creamy hummus is topped with delicious toppings and served with pita!

Mediterranean Flatbread Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Mediterranean Flatbread Recipe

This simple Mediterranean flatbread recipe is a keeper. It's a simple flatbread recipe that's topped with delicious vegetables and is perfect for any day of the week. 
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This easy Mediterranean flatbread recipe is a keeper. It's a simple flatbread recipe that's topped with delicious vegetables and is perfect for any day of the week.

Homemade Ratatouille Recipe

5 from 25 votes

Easy Ratatouille Recipe

Ratatouille is a hearty and healthy French dish that's packed with flavor. This recipe is made with hearty summer vegetables that you may already have on hand.
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Ratatouille is a hearty and healthy French dish that's packed with flavor. This recipe is made with hearty summer vegetables that you may already have on hand.

Eggplant Caponata Recipe

4.62 from 92 votes

Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Eggplant caponata is a simple recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make. 
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Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make.

Turkish Lentil Meatballs (Vegan)

Vegan Turkish lentil meatballs are usually served with lettuce.
4.70 from 69 votes

Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)

These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs. 
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These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs.

Spicy Stuffed Peppers

5 from 1 vote

Spicy Stuffed Peppers

These Spicy Stuffed Peppers are perfect for weeknights. The combination of risotto and chorizo topped with delicious salsa is very tempting!
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These Spicy Stuffed Peppers are perfect for weeknights. The combination of risotto and chorizo topped with delicious salsa is very tempting!

Salads as main dishes

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

A simple couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors and vegetables. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.

Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)

Turkish potato salad
4.93 from 13 votes

Turkish Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)

Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices. 

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Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices.

Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

5 from 12 votes

Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) with Video

A bulgur salad recipe that's perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!
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An easy bulgur salad recipe that's perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!

Greek Chickpea Salad

4.89 from 18 votes

Greek Chickpea Salad

Ready in 10 minutes, this Greek chickpea salad is the perfect lunch or dinner for weekdays. You only need a few ingredients to make this hearty and healthy salad.
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Ready in 10 minutes, this Greek chickpea salad is the perfect lunch or dinner for weekdays. You only need a few ingredients to make this hearty and healthy salad.

Turkish White Bean Salad

White bean salad piyaz.
4.82 from 32 votes

Turkish White Bean Salad

This Turkish white bean salad is ready in just 10 minutes. It's a simple and tasty side dish that pairs nicely with many Mediterranean flavors.
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This Turkish white bean salad is ready in just 10 minutes. It's an easy and tasty side dish that pairs nicely with many Mediterranean flavors.

Mediterranean Three Bean Salad Recipe

4.82 from 16 votes

Mediterranean Three Bean Salad Recipe

A three bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist. This protein-packed vegan salad is perfect for meal prep or as a side dish. Make sure to watch the video for step-by-step instructions. 
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An easy three bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist. This protein-packed vegan salad is perfect for meal prep or as a side dish. Make sure to watch the video for step-by-step instructions.

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe

5 from 21 votes

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe

Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.
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overhead shot of green bean salad with tomatoes and walnuts.

Healthy fish and seafood recipe ideas

Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers

4.76 from 25 votes

Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers

The best ever oven baked salmon is here! Flaky and moist Alaska salmon with olives and capers on a bed of vegetables is the best weeknight dinner!
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The best ever oven baked salmon is here! Flaky and moist Alaska salmon with olives and capers on a bed of vegetables is the best weeknight dinner!

Grilled Salmon Shish Kabobs

5 from 6 votes

Grilled Salmon Shish Kabobs

Grilled salmon shish kabobs  are hearty, healthy and delicious. Seasoned with tasty spices, these salmon kabobs are quick to make and packed with tons of flavor. 
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Grilled salmon shish kabobs  are hearty, healthy and delicious. Seasoned with tasty spices, these salmon kabobs are easy to make and packed with tons of flavor.

Baked Salmon Fillet with Lemon

5 from 6 votes

Baked Salmon Fillet with Lemon

Here is a baked salmon fillet recipe everyone loves. Tender and flavorful salmon fillet are baked on a sheet pan and served with a delicious arugula avocado salad.
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easy healthy dinner ideas - Here is an easy baked salmon fillet recipe. Tender and flavorful salmon fillet are baked on a sheet pan and served with a delicious arugula avocado salad.

Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style

4.70 from 60 votes

Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style

This salmon marinade features bright flavors and doesn't require a long list of ingredients. You can use this marinade for baked or grilled salmon. 
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easy healthy dinner ideas - This salmon marinade features bright flavors and doesn't require a long list of ingredients. You can use this marinade for baked or grilled salmon.

Garlic lemon shrimp

garlic lemon shrimp
5 from 2 votes

Best Garlic Lemon Shrimp Recipe

A simple lemon shrimp recipe that's packed with so much flavor. It's made in one pan and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish.
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An easy lemon shrimp recipe that's packed with so much flavor. It's made in one pan and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish.

Mediterranean style shrimp recipe

4.81 from 21 votes

Mediterranean Style Shrimp Recipe

This Mediterranean style shrimp recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors. Large shrimp marinated with spices, garlic and olive oil, then cooked in a delicious tomato and pepper sauce results in one of the tastiest 20-minute dinners you'll ever find!
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This Mediterranean style shrimp recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors. Large shrimp marinated with spices, garlic and olive oil, then cooked in a delicious tomato and pepper sauce results in one of the tastiest 20-minute dinners you'll ever find!

Mediterranean tuna salad

5 from 12 votes

Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe

Ditch the mayonnaise and try this Mediterranean tuna salad. This no mayo tuna salad is packed with delicious ingredients like artichokes and herbs. 

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Ditch the mayonnaise and try this Mediterranean tuna salad. This no mayo tuna salad is packed with delicious ingredients like artichokes and herbs.

Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe

4.86 from 67 votes

Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe

A quick salmon recipe with so much flavor, this dijon salmon recipe is a family favorite. This baked salmon is juicy, tender and very simple to make. 
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easy healthy dinner ideas - An easy salmon recipe with so much flavor, this dijon salmon recipe is a family favorite. This baked salmon is juicy, tender and very easy to make.

Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe (4 ingredients)

4.95 from 19 votes

Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe (4 ingredients)

A baked pesto salmon recipe that even picky eaters love! Have dinner on the table within 25 minutes using this simple yet delicious recipe.
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An easy baked pesto salmon recipe that even picky eaters love! Have dinner on the table within 25 minutes using this simple yet delicious recipe.

Baked mahi mahi Greek style

4.94 from 63 votes

Baked Mahi Mahi, Greek Style!

This mahi mahi recipe is ready in 30 minutes. Tender and flaky fish baked with bright Mediterranean flavors makes the perfect dinner.
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Front shot of baked mahi mahi topped with garlic and spices.

Broiled Salmon Recipe (15 minutes!)

4.88 from 8 votes

Broiled Salmon (15-minutes)

You can make this delicious spiced broiled salmon recipe in less than 15 minutes. Broiling is the way to go for a fast, tasty and satisfying salmon dinner!

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easy healthy dinner ideas - You can make this delicious spiced broiled salmon recipe in less than 15 minutes. Broiling is the way to go for a fast, tasty and satisfying salmon dinner!

Greek Salmon Salad Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Greek Salmon Salad Recipe

Ready in 30 minutes, this Greek salmon salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. You only need a few ingredients and some good salmon to make it!
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Ready in 30 minutes, this Greek salmon salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. You only need a few ingredients and some good salmon to make it!

Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe with Honey and Lemon

5 from 6 votes

Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe with Honey and Lemon

Baked salmon in foil perfect for a weeknight dinner. This salmon recipe is ready in 25 minutes and is so delicious!
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Baked salmon in foil perfect for a weeknight dinner. This easy salmon recipe is ready in 25 minutes and is so delicious!

Healthy chicken recipe ideas

Baked Greek chicken

5 from 7 votes

Baked Greek Chicken Recipe

This baked Greek chicken recipe is a weeknight favorite. Marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic, this chicken is flavorful in every bite.
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This baked Greek chicken recipe is a weeknight favorite. Marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic, this chicken is flavorful in every bite.

Mediterranean garlic chicken

5 from 6 votes

Mediterranean Garlic Chicken Recipe

This Mediterranean style garlic chicken recipe is a keeper. Juicy chicken flavored with garlic and Mediterranean herbs is absolutely delicious.
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This Mediterranean style garlic chicken recipe is a keeper. Juicy chicken flavored with garlic and Mediterranean herbs is absolutely delicious.

Chicken shawarma salad

4.50 from 4 votes

Easy Chicken Shawarma Salad

This chicken shawarma salad is simple yet delicious. It's loaded with juicy and flavorful chicken, vegetables, and a delicious yogurt sauce! 
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This chicken shawarma salad is easy and delicious. It's loaded with juicy and flavorful chicken, vegetables, and a delicious yogurt sauce!

Homemade chicken shawarma

4.44 from 67 votes

Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe

This homemade chicken shawarma recipe is made with a special spice mix that infuses it with classic Middle Eastern flavors. Serve it in a wrap to get the satisfying taste of take-out shawarma at home!
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