Best 5 Zucchini Salad Pita Pockets Recipes
Looking for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner option? Try making zucchini salad pita pockets! This flavorful and healthy dish is packed with fresh zucchini, crisp veggies, and tangy dressing, all wrapped in a soft and fluffy pita pocket. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have this delicious meal on the table in no time. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK SALAD PITAS
Veggie lovers, here's a full-flavored recipe just for you! This hearty, meatless pita is stuffed with plenty of chopped vegetables and savory Greek accents. -Alexis W. Worchesky-Lasek, West Friendship , Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, red pepper, tomato, zucchini, feta cheese and olives. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Spoon into lettuce-lined pita halves.
Nutrition Facts :
ZUCCHINI SALAD PITA POCKETS
Steps:
- Prepare the barley as directed; drain and cool. Shred the zucchini, carrots, onion, chick peas and the parsley, using the shredding blade of the food processor. Place in a bowl and season. Add the barley and toss. Combine the lemon juice and olive oil and add to the salad and toss. Fill the pita with the shredded cheese and add the salad. Top with a little more cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 323 g, Calories 746, Fat 36.27 g, TransFat 0.0 g, SaturatedFat 14.33 g, Cholesterol 60 g, Sodium 694 g, Carbohydrate 78.83 g, Fiber 18.9 g, Sugar 10.05 g, Protein 30.64 g
CHICKEN SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS
Chicken sausage comes in many flavors, so I try different ones when I make pitas with fresh basil and veggies, inspired by the Greek gyro. -Christina Price, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan., Add remaining oil to pan. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in basil, sausage and mushroom mixture; heat through. Serve in pitas. If desired, add tomato and yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS
Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.
Provided by DOJAGRAM
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
- Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
CHICKEN SALAD IN A WHOLE WHEAT PITA POCKET
This is not your typical Chicken Salad. I am not partial to onions and celery so I made up my own version using Spinach and Broccoli and it turned out delicious enough that I am posting it here for you to try. This recipe is basically a base that can be eaten with or without additions so if you enjoy onions and celery add them in or you could try, tomatoes, olives, avocado, walnuts, Raspberries, Zucchini, Summer Squash or more.
Provided by Silver.lily
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 8 1/2 pockets of salad, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dice the chicken and brown it in the Worcestershire sauce in a non-stick skillet with no oil.
- When the chicken is mostly browned add the chopped broccoli and spinach.
- Cover and let it stay on the heat long enough for the chicken to finish cooking and the spinach and broccoli to soften then remove from heat leaving covered.
- In a separate bowl mix the mustard, cheese and Miracle Whip. (Mayonnaise works too).
- Once the chicken has cooled add the chicken to the bowl and mix well.
- Place some of the mixture into half a Whole Wheat Pita Pocket and Enjoy.
- * This tastes delicious both warm and cold so leftovers are great.
- * Some possible additions: tomato, olives, celery, onion, avocado, zucchini, summer squash, walnuts, raspberries. - if you add zucchini and/or squash you will probably want to steam it separately and then add to the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 285.5, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.9
Tips:
- For a crispier zucchini: Slice the zucchini thinly and toss it with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat dry. This will help remove excess moisture and make the zucchini crispier when cooked.
- If you don't have a grill: You can cook the zucchini in a grill pan or in the oven. If using a grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat and cook the zucchini for 2-3 minutes per side, or until charred and tender. If using the oven, preheat it to 400°F and roast the zucchini for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
- Feel free to customize the salad: Add other vegetables, such as diced tomatoes, cucumber, or bell pepper. You can also add different herbs, such as basil or oregano. And, of course, you can adjust the amount of feta cheese and dressing to your liking.
- Make it ahead of time: The zucchini salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for meal prep or for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Conclusion:
Zucchini salad pita pockets are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini. They are perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and they are also great for meal prep. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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