Pita Bread Chicken Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



Chicken Salad Pitas image

These easy Chicken Salad Pitas make for a perfect light lunch on a warm day! It takes your usual classic chicken salad recipe up a notch!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
¼ cup celery (, finely minced)
2 tablespoons sweet onion (, minced)
1/4 cup red grapes (, quartered, optional)
1/4 cup walnuts (, chopped, optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Bibb or butter lettuce
Fresh tomato
4 Pita breads (, cut in half)

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, cooked chicken, celery, sweet onion, grapes, walnuts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fine sea salt and white pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Stuff 1 piece of lettuce and a tomato slice into each pita bread halve.
  • Spoon in chicken salad.
  • If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PITA POCKET CHICKEN SALAD



Pita Pocket Chicken Salad image

We wanted something cool for lunch one summer day, so I tossed together whatever I had in the refrigerator. This wonderful salad was the result. Guests enjoy the sweet grapes, tender chicken and crunchy almonds...and the always ask for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
6 pita pocket halves
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, cucumber, almonds and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Line pita breads with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHICKEN AND PITA SALAD



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Pita bread makes for fantastic croutons in this simple yet tasty main-dish salad that features a homemade dressing. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pita bread (6 inches), chopped
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup shredded carrots
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place pita bread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted., Meanwhile, cook edamame according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil until chicken juices run clear., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, carrots, tomatoes, cheese, edamame and pita bread. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Divide among four serving plates; top with chicken. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN PITA SALAD



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I make this refreshing dish to take to family get-togethers. Its great Greek flavors and crispy chewiness guarantee it will be gone in a blink.-Catherine Slussler, Tomball, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pita breads (6 inches)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 English cucumber, halved and sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each pita bread into eight triangles; split in half. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, sugar, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, garbanzo beans, cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Stir in pita triangles. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

PITA BREAD CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Pita Bread Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kute_Honey

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 1 bowl, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 pita bread (toasted)
1/4 cup onion (diced)
1 celery rib
1/4 cup carrot (shredded)
1/3 cup grapes
2 cups romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon plum
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard
pepper
salt
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup fat-free Miracle Whip
1/4 cup yogurt

Steps:

  • Cut Pita bread in bite sized pieces.
  • mix all the dressing ingredients.
  • Mix with the dressing ingredients.
  • top with toasted Pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.4, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 1616.5, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 26.8, Protein 46.1

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING



Greek Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad with Warm Pita Bread for Wrapping image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, 2 packages from meat case
Salt and pepper
8 pita breads
1 ripe lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoon red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano, 4 stems, stripped of leaves and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 hearts Romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/3 seedless or English cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
  • Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
  • Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
  • Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
  • To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!

WARM LEMON-CUMIN CHICKEN ON PITA BREAD SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Garlic     Poultry     Tomato     Bake     Marinate     Lemon     Mint     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
6 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 stale pita breads, cut into 1/4-inch squares
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley or cilantro
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and 1/4 cup oil in large bowl. Add garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 5 teaspoons cumin, and lemon peel. Rub mixture into chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, pita bread, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, and 1/2 cup mint in large bowl. Season salad with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while cooking chicken.
  • Transfer chicken from marinade to rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt. Bake chicken 10 minutes; turn over and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Place chicken on cutting board; slice each breast crosswise into 5 pieces. Arrange salad on large platter. Place chicken atop salad; pour any drippings from baking sheet over chicken. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons mint.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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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

1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (6 ounce) package diced cooked chicken
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salad seasoning mix (such as Mrs.Dash®)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
6 pita bread rounds, split

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

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



Fruity Chicken Salad Pitas image

I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients. Fill pita halves with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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