Mediterranean Chicken Salad Pitas

Health score
54%
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Pitas
45 min.
6
598kcal

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If you’re on the hunt for a light yet satisfying meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table, look no further than these delectable Mediterranean Chicken Salad Pitas. This recipe is not just healthy but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a delightful lunch option. Each bite is a symphony of textures and tastes, combining tender, chopped chicken with a refreshing mix of vegetables and creamy Greek yogurt, all wrapped in a whole wheat pita.

The beauty of this dish lies in its versatility. You can easily adapt the ingredients according to your preferences or what you have on hand. The combination of lettuce, tomatoes, and olives adds a fresh crunch, while the zesty lemon juice and aromatic spices elevate the flavors to new heights. Plus, with the added benefit of protein from chickpeas and chicken, this meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients.

Serving this Mediterranean Chicken Salad in pitas makes for a fun and interactive dining experience, allowing everyone to build their own perfect pocket of goodness. Whether you’re enjoying this dish at home with family or preparing it for a picnic with friends, it’s sure to impress and delight all. Give this recipe a try, and treat yourself to a taste of the Mediterranean today!

Ingredients

  • 12  boston lettuce leaves 
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup olive green pitted chopped ( 20 small)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 15 ounce natural butter extract rinsed drained canned (garbanzo beans)
  • cup bell pepper red chopped ( 1 large)
  • 0.5 cup onion diced red
  • cup nonfat greek yogurt plain (such as Fage Total Classic)
  • 0.8 inch tomatoes cut in half
  • 6-inch day old pita bread whole wheat cut in half ()

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Combine chicken and next 5 ingredients (through chickpeas) in a large bowl.
  3. Add yogurt mixture to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf and 1 tomato piece; add 1/2 cup chicken mixture to each pita half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories598kcal
Protein24.09%
Fat61.93%
Carbs13.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.33
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.212174187536%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:597.85kcal
29.89%
Fat:43.15g
66.39%
Saturated Fat:8.87g
55.43%
Carbohydrates:21.92g
7.31%
Net Carbohydrates:16.78g
6.1%
Sugar:10.66g
11.85%
Cholesterol:54.17mg
18.06%
Sodium:261.3mg
11.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.76g
75.52%
Vitamin B3:15.32mg
76.62%
Manganese:1.18mg
59.04%
Vitamin E:7.4mg
49.33%
Phosphorus:441.51mg
44.15%
Vitamin C:36.06mg
43.7%
Vitamin A:1920.4IU
38.41%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.3%
Magnesium:148.82mg
37.2%
Selenium:24.28µg
34.68%
Vitamin K:34.53µg
32.89%
Folate:105.54µg
26.38%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.4%
Potassium:766.45mg
21.9%
Zinc:3.2mg
21.35%
Fiber:5.14g
20.55%
Copper:0.38mg
19%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
17.04%
Iron:2.84mg
15.77%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.5%
Calcium:104.04mg
10.4%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.27%
Source:My Recipes