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Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich

Lesley Daniels
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunchbox Ideas
Servings 4 servings
Calories 322 kcal

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
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2089IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken salad, healthy, lunchbox idea, pita, Power Your Lunchbox
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