Greek Chicken Salad Pitas

Health score
17%
Greek Chicken Salad Pitas
11 min.
4
156kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that bursts with Mediterranean flavors? Look no further than these Greek Chicken Salad Pitas! Ready in just 11 minutes, this vibrant dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch. With a delightful combination of fresh ingredients, including crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, each bite is a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean.

The star of this recipe is the tender, chopped roasted chicken breast, which adds a protein-packed punch to your meal. Tossed together with zesty lemon juice, rich olive oil, and a hint of black pepper, the salad is both nutritious and incredibly flavorful. And let’s not forget the creamy roasted red bell pepper hummus that adds a smooth texture and a burst of flavor to each pita half.

Not only is this dish easy to prepare, but it also offers a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making it a guilt-free option for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet. Plus, with the option to use pre-chopped vegetables, you can save time without sacrificing taste. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delightful meal that will transport your taste buds straight to Greece!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.7 cup cucumber diced seeded
  • ounce feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup onion red thinly sliced
  • cup roasted chicken breast chopped
  • tablespoons roasted bell pepper hummus red
  • cups romaine lettuce sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 6-inch pitas whole wheat cut in half ()

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine lettuce and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss gently.
  3. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons hummus inside each pita half; spoon salad mixture evenly into halves.
  4. Serve immediately.
  5. Make it Faster
  6. To make this meal even faster, forgo rinsing, slicing, and chopping the fresh vegetables and fruit yourself. Look in the produce section for packaged torn romaine lettuce and containers of presliced red onion, prechopped cucumber, and prechopped mixed melon. Sometimes these items may be more expensive, but the trade-off is time saved from prepping and cleaning.

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein32.19%
Fat57.13%
Carbs10.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.800000103919%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:156.33kcal
7.82%
Fat:9.99g
15.36%
Saturated Fat:2.29g
14.34%
Carbohydrates:4.2g
1.4%
Net Carbohydrates:3.03g
1.1%
Sugar:1.21g
1.35%
Cholesterol:36.06mg
12.02%
Sodium:560.75mg
24.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.66g
25.32%
Vitamin A:2216.74IU
44.33%
Vitamin K:30.38µg
28.93%
Vitamin B3:5.11mg
25.54%
Vitamin C:15.61mg
18.92%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.27%
Selenium:11.19µg
15.99%
Phosphorus:124.42mg
12.44%
Folate:45.88µg
11.47%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.8%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.77%
Potassium:239.51mg
6.84%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.74%
Calcium:63.68mg
6.37%
Magnesium:21.9mg
5.47%
Iron:0.96mg
5.33%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.29%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.87%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.77%
Fiber:1.17g
4.68%
Copper:0.08mg
4.18%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.98%
Source:My Recipes