Salmon Salad Pita Pockets
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these irresistible Salmon Salad Pita Pockets—a light yet satisfying meal packed with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Flaky salmon is tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with zesty lemon, Dijon mustard, and fragrant dill, then combined with crisp celery and red onion for a perfect balance of textures. Nestled in fluffy pita pockets with a bed of mixed greens and topped with crunchy cucumber slices and sweet cherry tomatoes, this handheld delight makes for an easy and nutritious meal. Perfect for meal prep or a quick and healthy lunch, these Salmon Salad Pita Pockets are ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with vibrant, fresh flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked salmon fillet
- 0.5 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 pita pockets
- 2 cups mixed greens or lettuce
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Flake the cooked salmon into small pieces using a fork and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the dressing to the salmon in the large mixing bowl.
Gently fold in the chopped celery, diced red onion, and fresh dill into the salmon mixture. Adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Cut the pita pockets in half and gently open them to create pockets.
Stuff each pita half with a small handful of mixed greens or lettuce.
Add the prepared salmon salad into the pita pockets over the greens.
Top with slices of cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes for added crunch and freshness.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for an even more refreshing bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3120 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.9 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 158.4 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 43.8 mcg | 219% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 4290 mg | 91% | |
*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.
