Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich Recipe

A refreshing and easy-to-make turkey salad recipe perfect for a light lunch or snack! This twist on a classic features crisp apple, crunchy celery, sweet raisins, and creamy yogurt, all nestled in a warm pita pocket or on your favorite sandwich bread. Adaptable to chicken breast, too! Inspired by a vintage Sun-Maid Raisin advertisement.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 44.7 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich

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How to Make Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich

  1. Dice 1 cup cooked turkey breast (or chicken) into small pieces.
  2. Finely chop 1/2 cup celery.
  3. Dice 1/2 cup apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji).
  4. Add 1/4 cup raisins.
  5. In a medium bowl, gently combine the turkey (or chicken), celery, apple, and raisins.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a richer flavor).
  7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately in a pita pocket with a crisp lettuce leaf, or on your favorite bread or crackers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich?

Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich?

Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich has approximately 44.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich?

The key ingredients for Cool Turkey Salad For Pita Or Sandwich are Cooked Turkey Breast, Celery, Red Apple, Raisins, Low Fat Plain Yogurt, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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