Almond Chicken and Dried Apricot Pita

Added: July 31, 2006

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This creative chicken salad makes a fabulous lunch or light dinner stuffed into a pita.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C. whole almonds
  • 1 C. sliced, skinless chicken breasts, cooked with no salt
  • 1/4 C. dried apricot quarters
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1/2 C. fat-free plain yogurt
  • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. orange zest
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 2 whole-wheat pitas

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds on baking sheet for 7-8 minutes, or until roasted. Cool. In a bowl, mix almonds and remaining ingredients. Spoon 1/2 C. chicken salad into each pita half. Serve with mixed greens drizzled with oil and vinegar.

Yield: 4 servings

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