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A Pear Waldorf and Chicken Stuffed Pita, with chicken, raisins, lettuce, and nuts, sitting on a medium to dark wood cutting board which is on top of a lighter wood table.

Pear Waldorf and Chicken Stuffed Pitas

Pear Waldorf and Chicken Stuffed Pitas

Tender chicken, crisp pears, and crunchy walnuts in a creamy dressing, and wrapped in soft pita bread.
 Michigan Harvest to Table™
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 pears, cored and diced
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
  • 3 large whole-wheat or whole-grain pocket style pita bread, halved
  • Leaf lettuce, mixed greens, or baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Add pears, celery, grapes, chicken, and walnuts, if using. Mix gently to combine.
  • Line the sides of each pita with leaf lettuce, mixed greens, or baby spinach.
  • Fill each pita with pear salad, distribute evenly until all are filled.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

Change it Up
  • Add chopped red apple, dried cranberries or golden raisins.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped herbs like dill or parsley.
  • Skip the pita and serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 stuffed pitaCalories: 209calCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 231mgFiber: 3g
Keyword 15 Minutes or Less, Chicken, Lunch, Waldorf