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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 322 kcal
- 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
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.
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