Greek Chicken Salad Pitas
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with these vibrant and flavorful Greek Chicken Salad Pitas! Bursting with fresh ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this easy recipe pairs savory chopped chicken with a zesty Greek yogurt dressing infused with garlic, lemon, and oregano. Served in warm, soft pita pockets lined with crisp lettuce, this meal delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome, protein-rich ingredients, these Greek Chicken Salad Pitas make for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner option that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Pita bread, halved to form pockets
- 4 large leaves Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Warm the pita bread halves slightly, if desired, using a toaster or microwave for a soft texture.
Place a large lettuce leaf inside each pita pocket to act as a liner.
Spoon the Greek chicken salad into each pita pocket over the lettuce leaf.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Greek Chicken Salad Pitas as a delicious and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 510 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 4452 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 185.0 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2568 mg | 55% | |
*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.
