CHICKEN SALAD PITAS

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Janice Conway adds olives, cucumber and radishes to leftover chicken to create her Mediterranean-inspired salad tucked into handheld pitas. "This recipe is great for summer because there's no cooking involved," she writes from Reynolds, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 cup julienned cucumber
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
1/3 to 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
5 pita breads (6 inches), halved
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, carrot, cucumber, radishes, olives and cheese. Add dressing and toss to coat. Line pita breads with lettuce leaves. Stuff about 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Minecraft Bata
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This recipe is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra seasoning and it was much better.


Sammy Chipeta
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I'm not a fan of celery, so I omitted it from this recipe. It was still delicious!


moiz kham
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I added some chopped bacon to this recipe and it was amazing!


Lan Lan
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It turned out great!


Rony Boulos
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


marelyn villarosa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md: Nime
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I love the addition of avocado to this recipe. It adds a nice creamy texture and flavor.


annika c
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Arlenea Ponce De Leon
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These pitas are so good! The chicken salad is creamy and flavorful, and the pita bread is soft and fluffy.


Godfred Ayikpah
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Zandisile Nxele
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different kinds of chicken, vegetables, and even different types of bread. It always turns out great!


Little Zak
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These chicken salad pitas are a lifesaver on busy weeknights. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Marley Tay
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I've tried many chicken salad recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The combination of flavors is perfect and the pita bread makes it a great handheld meal.


Uzumaki_Naruto_ Hinata
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This chicken salad pita recipe was so easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I love that it's a healthy and refreshing meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.