Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwiches
When it's too hot to cook, try this refreshing sandwich for a delicious and satisfying light meal.
Recipe Ingredients:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed
1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
4 large pita bread rounds
4 lettuce leaves
6 ounces thinly sliced fully cooked chicken breast
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Cooking Directions:
- For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber, dillweed, and mint. Set aside.
- For each sandwich, place a pita bread round on a plate. Top with lettuce, chicken, tomato, and feta cheese.
- Spoon dressing on top. Roll up the pita bread. Secure with wooden toothpicks. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare dressing; cover and chill up to 6 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): 377, total fat: 14g, saturated fat: 5g, cholesterol: 55mg, sodium: 793mg, carbohydrate: 43g, fiber: 1g, protein: 18g, vitamin A: 6%, vitamin C: 9%, calcium: 19%, iron: 16%.
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