Chicken Tahini Salad with Pine Nuts on Mini Pita Rounds
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible **Chicken Tahini Salad with Pine Nuts on Mini Pita Rounds**—a vibrant fusion of creamy tahini dressing, tender shredded chicken, and fresh Mediterranean flavors. Tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic parsley, this salad strikes the perfect balance of tangy, nutty, and refreshing. Served atop lightly toasted mini pita rounds with a base of baby arugula and garnished with golden, toasted pine nuts, each bite offers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor. Perfect for entertaining or as a light, satisfying snack, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Keywords: chicken tahini salad, mini pita appetizer, toasted pine nuts, Mediterranean recipe, easy party bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Cucumber, finely diced
- 0.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 0.25 cups Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Pine nuts, toasted
- 12 pieces Mini pita rounds
- 1 cup Baby arugula or lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Add a small splash of water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley.
Pour the tahini dressing over the chicken and vegetables and mix until everything is evenly coated.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Lightly toast the mini pita rounds if desired and place a small leaf or two of baby arugula or lettuce on each round as a base.
Spoon a generous amount of the chicken tahini salad onto each mini pita round.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top of each assembled mini pita for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or light meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 202 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1340.3 mg | 7446% | |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
