Shrimp Salad Pita Whiches
Dive into the fresh and flavorful world of Shrimp Salad Pita Whiches, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or light dinners! Tender, chopped shrimp are blended with a creamy dressing made from a tangy mix of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, then elevated with the crunch of diced celery, the zest of lemon juice, and the aromatic touch of fresh dill. Nestled inside soft pita pockets lined with crisp lettuce and optionally topped with juicy tomato slices, this handheld delight offers the perfect balance of texture and taste. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, these shrimp salad pitas are a refreshing, protein-packed meal option that’s as convenient as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weekdays or laid-back weekends, they’re an irresistible addition to your mealtime rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole pita pockets
- 4 whole lettuce leaves
- 8 slices tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. Stir until well blended.
Add the diced celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.
Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cut each pita pocket in half to create 8 halves.
Line the inside of each pita half with a lettuce leaf. This prevents the bread from becoming soggy.
Spoon the shrimp salad into each pita half, dividing evenly among them.
For extra flavor and texture, add a slice of tomato to each pita half, if desired.
Serve immediately, or wrap pitas in foil or parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.4 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1046 mg | 349% | |
| Sodium | 4765 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.9 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.5 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 179.2 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.1 mcg | 106% | |
| Calcium | 1305 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 39.1 mg | 217% | |
| Potassium | 7591 mg | 162% | |
*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.
