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.

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Somadina Obi
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I made this salad for my friends and they all loved it!


Saboor Bushra
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pita bread.


Afoma Chinwuba
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It was still delicious!


Ali Boxer
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hassan Kamara
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Jamie Brooks
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's healthy and filling.


gaming with sagor
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I added some feta cheese to my salad and it was amazing!


Al
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Anna Ikukutu
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I'm not a huge fan of pita bread, so I used croutons instead. It was still delicious!


Sunil Mohammed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


aisha ismail
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the dressing, which was tangy and flavorful.


Mohammad Hai
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the pita bread adds a nice crunch, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh. I will definitely be making this salad again so