Crunchy Chicken Salad Pita

A balanced carb and protein meal like this is ideal for after a weight training workout. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you torch per day. 

Crunchy Chicken Salad Pita
Ready in 10 minutes • Makes 1 serving

1/2 cup roasted chicken, chopped
1/4 cup red grapes, cut in half
1 stalk celery, diced
1 tbsp walnuts, chopped
Dressing:
1 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp honey 
1 tsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste 

1/2 whole wheat pita
2 romaine lettuce leaves

1. Set aside chopped chicken, grapes, celery and walnuts in a large mixing bowl.  
2. Stir together dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour dressing over chicken and toss to combine. 
3. Serve in pita half lined with lettuce.

Serving Tip: Double this recipe and save the other half for another meal. 

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 314, Total Fats: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 236 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 33 g, Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g, Sugars: 12 g, Protein: 27 g, Iron: 2.5 mg