Chicken Tahini Salad With Pine Nuts on Mini Pita Rounds

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 14
Healthy Chicken Tahini Salad on Mini Pita Rounds
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

20 pita breads , cut horizontally in half ( mini - 2-3 inch diameter )
olive oil , for brushing
1 large garlic clove
1 cup tahini ( sesame seed paste )
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel ( packed )
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups shredded skinned cooked chicken ( from two 2-pound roast chickens )
1/2 cup pine nuts , lightly toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
142
Sugar
1g
Fat
10g
This recipe takes a classic Middle Eastern flavor combination of tahini, lemon, and garlic and combines it with shredded chicken to create a tasty and healthy salad. The mini pita rounds make it easy to eat and are great for parties or picnics. This salad is also a good way to use up leftover chicken from a roast or rotisserie chicken. Overall, this chicken tahini salad is a delicious and nutritious way to switch up your salad game.

Instructions

1.Brush the cut side of the pita bread with olive oil and toast in a toaster oven or under the broiler until lightly browned.
2.In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, tahini, lemon juice, lemon peel, and water, and blend until smooth.
3.Add cilantro to the tahini mixture and pulse until finely chopped.
4.In a large bowl, toss together the chicken and pine nuts. Add the tahini mixture and toss to coat.
5.Fill each mini pita round with the chicken tahini salad.

PROS

This salad is a complete meal on its own, with a good balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs.

The mini pita rounds are a fun and convenient way to serve the salad.

The tahini dressing is rich and creamy without being heavy.

CONS

The recipe calls for pre-cooked chicken, so it’s not a good choice if you don’t have leftover chicken on hand or don’t want to cook a whole chicken.

The pine nuts are a bit expensive, so you may want to substitute with another nut if you’re on a budget.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which is important for building and repairing muscle tissue.
Tahini is a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and minerals such as calcium and iron.
Cilantro has antioxidant properties that may protect against oxidative stress and inflammation.
Pine nuts are a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and may also help with satiety and weight management.

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