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

Navoda Rathnayake
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's delicious, easy to make, and versatile.


Rashed Rahman
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kopal Kharap
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use different types of bread, different kinds of chicken, and even add different vegetables.


MIchael Brant
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This recipe is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


parvez musarop
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Abid Abid
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The chicken, grapes, and walnuts are a perfect match.


Sk.Saiful Amjad
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This is my new go-to recipe for chicken salad. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Rohom Ali
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Young Ree Mchings
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken salad, and they don't even notice the celery and carrots.


Somroo Jaan
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I've never been a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Samir Zaland
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This chicken salad pita recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a healthy and satisfying lunch.


ESA khan ESA khan
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Kaye Vyoral
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This recipe is so versatile! I've used different types of bread, different kinds of chicken, and even added different vegetables. It's always delicious.


Litu Khan
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I've made this chicken salad pita recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the pita bread is the perfect vessel for the salad.


Khameel Aliyu
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This chicken salad pita recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights! It's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. My family loved it.