Healthy Recipes from Peter's Principles
Lori's Pineapple Chicken Salad in Pita
Ingredients:
8 ounces non-fat plain yogurt 1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1-1/2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast (about one large breast)
1-1/2 cups diced, fresh pineapple
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
3 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 leaves romaine lettuce
2, 6-to-8 inch pieces pita bread, cut in half
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garam masala, and cayenne. Toss chicken, pineapple, pine nuts and scallions into yogurt mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place a romaine lettuce leaf in each pocket. Spoon chicken salad into pita pocket and serve.
(The garam masala, a blend of dry-roasted, ground spices from Northern India, makes this healthy chicken salad unique.)
As always, enjoy!
Peter's Principle: The stem of the pineapple contains bromelain, which when juiced, provides the body with important enzymes helpful against arthritis. The enzyme in pineapple also helps digest protein. Uncooked pineapple is great with a protein sandwich, like chicken or turkey; it acts as a wonderful natural digestive aid.