How To Make A Chicken Shashlik Salad. Tasty Salad Recipe Ideas. Hello friends, so how are you today? Are you looking for a nice and tasty salad idea? Something yummy for lunch?
How about trying this Chicken Shashlik Salad? Whether you’re barbecuing or grilling, this Greek inspired dish is a real crowd pleaser.
Tasty succulent chicken pieces with fresh butterhead lettuce, ripe tomatoes and avocado, this dish will transport you to the Mediterranean.
Chicken and shallots marinated in an oil, honey, cumin and garlic sauce for 20 minutes.
Then cooked on a BBQ. Served with a lettuce, avocado, cucumber and tomato salad and lemon dressing. So tasty.

How To Make A Chicken Shashlik Salad:
How To Make A Chicken Shashlik Salad.
So are you craving something fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavour?
This Chicken Shashlik Salad is the ultimate fusion of smoky grilled goodness and crisp, refreshing vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights, healthy meal prep, or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Inspired by the popular Indo-Chinese shashlik, this salad brings together tender, marinated chicken cubes, colourful cherry tomatoes, shallots, and a zesty dressing that ties everything together beautifully.
What makes this Chicken Shashlik Salad truly irresistible is its balance of bold spices and wholesome ingredients.
Paired with crunchy greens, fresh herbs, and a tangy sauce, every bite is a delicious symphony of heat, smoke, and freshness.
Serves: 4 | Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes
How To Make A Chicken Shashlik Salad:
You’ll Need:
- 4 chicken breasts cut into bite sized chunks
- 8 small shallots, peeled and halved (or quartered if they are large)
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 4tsp honey
- 1tsp cumin
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 butterhead lettuce, shredded
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cucumber
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- ½ lemon
- 4 flatbreads or large wraps
What To Do:
- Put the chicken chunks and shallots into a bowl and drizzle with half the oil, honey, cumin and garlic. Toss well and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, if you’re using wooden kebab sticks soak them in water and light the BBQ. Shred the lettuce, slice the avocado and cucumber and halve the tomatoes.
- Make the dressing by combining the lemon juice with the remaining oil and season.
- Thread the meat and shallots onto 8 kebab sticks and when the BBQ is ready to use, cook them for 10-15 minutes turning frequently.

How To Make A Chicken Shashlik Salad:
Get ready to upgrade your salad game with this bold, colourful, and unbelievably tasty Chicken Shashlik Salad!
Recipe and recipe photography by Make More Of Salad.
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How To Make A Chicken Shashlik Salad:
Thanks so much for stopping by. I also hope you liked this post.
Whether you’re looking for a high-protein salad, a healthy lunch idea, or a quick chicken shashlik recipe, this dish checks all the boxes.
It is also, customisable, nutrient-packed, and incredibly satisfying without being heavy. Plus, it’s easy enough for beginners yet flavourful enough to become a weekly staple.
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Omg this actually looks amazing and I am so so so hungry now!
Never heard of this salad before but it sure does look tasty, Chicken salads are the best!
Author
Chicken Shashlik Salad. Thanks for stopping by Laura x
Love a good Shashlik! Looks scrummy! Great recipe! x
Author
Thanks for the comment. I hope you get to try this recipe.
Oh my goodness – this looks absolutely delicious, and I LOVE your photos! Kaz x
Author
Thanks Kaz, Make more of salads credits x
Oh that looks absolutely gorgeous! I've been craving chicken today and that looks so delicious and fresh and full of goodness, really want to try it now
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Thanks for stopping by and the lovely comment Cliona x
This looks delicious, will need to try the recipes out. I have to say as well that your photos are great, makes it look so inviting! x
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Thanks for stopping by Yvonne, this is a guest post, they are amazing aren't they x
These look yummy and healthy too. I am on a mission to be healthier and improve my diet. So I might have to try these out. Hugs Lucy xxxx
Author
Thanks Lucy, I am trying to be good too but my husband always buys me cakes when he goes shopping x
This looks absolutely delicious. I am actually veggie but i could swap the chicken for chunks of mushroom. I love Greek food. Your food photography is absolutely stunning too.
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Thank you lovely. This one is from Make more of salads x
This looks so yummy! Perfect for the last few days of summer.Alana x
Author
Thanks for the comment Alana x
This looks so delicious Claire, a reminder of my not so long ago holidays x
Author
Thanks for the comment Cathy, Aww I know, I can feel the colder morning arriving.