Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich

Chicken salad is so versatile and can quickly be added to many dishes for a protein boost. This recipe is made without mayo, but balsamic dressing adds zest. Keep a big batch of chicken salad on hand and add to pitas for a super easy lunchbox that’s ready in minutes.

Nutrition Tip: Chicken is a lean source of the protein kids need for growth and development right now. Each two-ounce portion of chicken packs 12 grams of protein and just one gram of fat.

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Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich

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Chicken salad is so versatile and can quickly be added to many dishes for a protein boost. This recipe is made without mayo, but balsamic dressing adds zest. Keep a big batch of chicken salad on hand and add to pitas for a super easy lunchbox that's ready in minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cooked shredded chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 2 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 ounces raisins
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups organic baby spinach
• 2 whole wheat pitas, halved
• 2 mini sweet peppers, sliced
• 1 mandarin, per serving

Instructions

1. Combine chicken, sunflower seeds, cheese, raisins, dressing, salt and pepper in medium bowl.
2. Line pita halves with spinach and chicken salad. Place in lunchboxes.
3. Serve with mini sweet peppers, guacamole and mandarin.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 240Total Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 443mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 15g