Pita Pocket Chicken Salad Recipe

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We wanted something cool for lunch one summer day, so I tossed together whatever I had in the refrigerator. This wonderful salad was the result. Guests enjoy the sweet grapes, tender chicken and crunchy almonds...and the always ask for the recipe.

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Pita Pocket Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
  • 6 pita pocket halves
  • Leaf lettuce, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, cucumber, almonds and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Line pita breads with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 492 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 549 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Pita Pocket Chicken Salad in Quick Cooking September/October 2003, p28

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Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by a642483

What a delicious recipe! I was hesitant with the poppy seed dressing and no mayonnaise, but it was great! Thanks for sharing!


Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Deanarea

Made this for my friend for lunch one day. We loved it! We always try to make new things for each other but this one has repeated itself many times.

 
 
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