Best 8 Turkey Pita With Cabbage Cucumbers And Tahini Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Turkey Pita with Cabbage, Cucumbers, and Tahini Dressing! Embark on a culinary journey where succulent turkey, crisp cabbage, refreshing cucumbers, and a creamy tahini dressing unite to create a taste sensation that will leave your palate dancing. Discover the art of crafting this delightful dish with our easy-to-follow recipe, complete with step-by-step instructions and a list of essential ingredients. Explore variations of this culinary masterpiece, including a vegan option that caters to plant-based preferences. We'll guide you through creating a gluten-free version, ensuring everyone can savor this flavorful delight. And for those with time constraints, we've included a quick and easy pita bread recipe that will elevate your meal to new heights. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with this delectable Turkey Pita experience!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PITA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Light olive oil, for frying
3 day-old pitas, chopped or ripped into 1- to 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
6 lightly packed cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
2 radishes, thinly sliced
1 large cucumber, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon sumac
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • For the salad: Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the pita pieces until lightly browned, 30 to 60 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel and immediately sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pita chips with the spinach, mint, tomatoes, radishes, cucumber and onions. Season with a few turns of black pepper and salt to taste.
  • For the tahini dressing: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, sumac, salt, garlic and 1/4 cup water, stirring until thickened. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

TURKEY PITA WITH CABBAGE, CUCUMBERS AND TAHINI DRESSING



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This shawarma-like pulled turkey sandwich, using Thanksgiving leftovers, is a great alternative to the mayo-and-cranberry-sauce fallback. Or it can be made any time of year with roast turkey, chicken or lamb.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     sandwiches, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups very thinly sliced red cabbage
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, or 2 tablespoons lime juice plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 cup peeled diced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne
1 cup plain yogurt (do not use Greek-style yogurt)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups shredded cooked dark meat turkey, or a mixture of dark and white meat
1/2 teaspoon ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground toasted coriander
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
4 large pita breads
A few radishes, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Put cabbage and carrot in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, then toss with pomegranate molasses and 1/2 teaspoon garlic and set aside. Put cucumber in a separate bowl and season with salt and chopped mint.
  • Make the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, stir together tahini, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic and cayenne. Whisk in yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
  • Put olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and let sizzle. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 1 minute and turn off heat.
  • Warm pitas briefly in a toaster oven and cut in half to make 8 pockets. Spoon some warm turkey into each pita, then a spoonful of cabbage, a bit of cucumber, some sliced radish, if using, and a large dollop of tahini dressing. Serve 2 filled pockets per person.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 510, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 820 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY TURKEY PITA



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Stuff soft and tasty pita bread with smoked turkey breast, tomatoes, cucumbers and creamy ranch dressing for this fast and Easy Turkey Pita recipe. Make these whether you're using up leftovers or simply want a quick sandwich stuffed with goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pita bread half
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
2 thin tomato slices
2 thin cucumber slices
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Fill bread with turkey, tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

TURKEY PITAS WITH CUCUMBERS, CHICKPEAS AND TAHINI



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These vibrant, crunchy, creamy turkey sandwiches have all the flavors of falafel, but without the frying. They've got a lemony tahini dressing, soft chickpeas, and a cumin-scented tomato and cucumber salad, all packed into pitas with leftover turkey (use dark or white meat). The pickled red onions give these a wonderful brightness, and they're well worth the 10 extra minutes they take to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of granulated sugar
1/4 cup tahini
1 fat garlic clove, grated
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pitas with pockets, halved through the equator
10 ounces cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup mint leaves and tender stems
Hot sauce, such as zhug or Tabasco (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, cumin and sugar. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tahini, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, pinch of salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce. It should be thick but pourable. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice, if needed.
  • Into the bowl with onions, stir in chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes and oil. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
  • In each pita half, layer turkey, then drizzle with tahini-lemon mixture. Add spoonfuls of chickpea salad, cilantro and mint. Drizzle liberally with more tahini sauce and zhug, if you like.

QUINOA-AND-TURKEY PATTIES IN PITA WITH TAHINI SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Sandwich     turkey     Side     Fry     Quinoa     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 cups water, or more as needed
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
12 ounces ground turkey, preferably at least 7% fat
1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground cumin
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
Coarse salt
2 teaspoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower, plus more if needed
6 lettuce leaves, torn into large pieces
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 pitas (6-inch)

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until quinoa is tender but still chewy and has absorbed all the liquid, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, process garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth. If mixture is too thick to pour, thin with more water. Transfer dressing to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • In a clean food processor, pulse turkey, allspice, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), mint, scallions, and 3/4 teaspoon salt until a smooth paste forms. Add quinoa; process until mixture comes together around the blade, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. With dampened hands, roll about 2 tablespoons quinoa mixture into a ball; flatten slightly, and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 24 patties.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium, until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, fry patties until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a clean plate, and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Add more oil to skillet between batches as necessary.
  • Divide lettuce, cucumber, and red onion evenly among pita breads. Top each with 4 quinoa patties, then drizzle each sandwich with about 1 tablespoon tahini dressing. Fold pitas over filling, and serve.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 434g
  • Saturated: 2.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.9g
  • Cholesterol: 32.5mg
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fiber: 5.1g

TURKEY-CUCUMBER PITA



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Pass on the ho-hum sandwich and try our tasty pita-wich instead! Stuffed with turkey, tomatoes and cucumbers, it's a refreshing change of pace.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole wheat pita bread (6 inch)
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 lettuce leaf
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
2 slices tomato
1 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles
4 slices cucumber

Steps:

  • Spread bread with dressing.
  • Top with lettuce, turkey, tomatoes, 2% Milk Singles and cucumbers.
  • Fold in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1060 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

QUINOA-AND-TURKEY PATTIES IN PITA WITH TAHINI SAUCE



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This dish was inspired by Middle Eastern kibbe, which is made of ground lamb and bulgur. Crisp cucumber and red-onion slices contrast the creamy tahini (sesame-seed paste) dressing and soft patties.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup white quinoa
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
12 ounces ground dark-meat turkey
1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground cumin
Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 scallions, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
6 lettuce leaves, torn into large pieces
1 English (hothouse) cucumber (10 ounces), thinly sliced into rounds
1 small red onion, cut into thin half-moons
6 pita breads

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil. Stir quinoa; cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, process garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup cold water in a food processor until smooth. If necessary, thin with water until pourable. Transfer dressing to a small bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Put turkey, spices, mint, scallions, and salt in a clean bowl of the food processor; pulse until a smooth paste forms. Add quinoa; process until mixture clumps around the blade, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. With dampened hands, roll about 2 tablespoons quinoa mixture into a ball; flatten slightly, and set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 24 patties total.
  • Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat until hot. Working in batches, lightly coat both sides of patties with cooking spray. Cook patties in skillet, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a clean plate, and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Divide lettuce, cucumber, and red onion among pita breads; top each with 4 quinoa patties. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tahini dressing, and fold pitas over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Cholesterol 39 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 498 g

GRILLED TURKEY PITAS



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Move over hamburgers! My Greek-style turkey sandwich filling is hearty enough to make a meal in a pita pocket. The yogurt adds creaminess and substance. -Penny Malcolm, Americus, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup Greek olives, chopped
8 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup yogurt mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate turkey for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining yogurt mixture., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., To remaining yogurt mixture, add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, cheese and olives., Grill pita halves, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until warm. Fill each pita half with sliced turkey and 1/3 cup yogurt mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked turkey or chicken instead of cooking it from scratch.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute chickpeas or tofu for the turkey.
  • If you don't have tahini, you can make your own by blending sesame seeds with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, marinate the turkey or chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
  • For a crispier pita, toast it in a toaster oven or skillet before assembling the sandwich.

Conclusion:

The combination of tender turkey, crisp pita, and fresh vegetables makes this sandwich a delicious and satisfying meal. The tahini dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly. This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal.

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