Name: Crunchy Chicken Salad Stuffed Pita
Ingredients: 2 ounces precooked chicken breast; 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons light mayo; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup diced cucumber; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/4 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup romaine; Salt and black pepper to taste; Dried dill; 6 1/2-inch whole-wheat pita; 1 apple; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; Cinnamon

This sammie-side combo fulfills all your midday-meal needs.

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A pita = 10-inch whole-wheat tortilla; 3/4 cup quinoa; 1 cup brown rice

Chicken = 3 ounces turkey bacon; 1/3 cup tofu cubes; 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt; 1/3 cup shelled edamame

Our veg combo = 3/4 cup diced zucchini, carrots or any vegetable

An apple = 1 pear; 1 banana; 1 1/4 cup mixed berries; 1 orange

Walnuts = 2 tablespoons any seed or nut; 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter

Recipe notes

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