Best Hot Turkey Salad Pitas Recipes

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GYRO-STYLE TURKEY PITAS



Gyro-Style Turkey Pitas image

These are so good! Everyone will love these hearty, flavorful handhelds. -Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
1 small tomato, chopped
1/3 cup chopped cucumber
4 pita breads (6 inches), halved and warmed
Shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion, sauerkraut, brown sugar and salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and salad dressing. Stir in tomato and cucumber. Fill pita halves with turkey mixture, lettuce and sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY OVEN SANDWICH



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Here's a hot turkey sandwich with a difference! Or is it a hot turkey salad with a difference? Cooked ground turkey is spooned onto pita crusts and topped with sliced tomatoes and a creamy cheese topping that melts as it heats in the oven. You'll definitely eat this sandwich with a fork!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped onion
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Cook turkey, butter and poultry seasoning in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • Split each pita bread around edge with knife to make 2 rounds. Line bottom and about halfway up sides of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with pita breads (they will overlap slightly in middle). Layer turkey, tomato and celery on pitas.
  • Mix remaining ingredients except paprika; spoon over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until topping is light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg

THAI TURKEY SALAD PITAS



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Here's a quick and easy way to use up leftover turkey. My son likes to try foods from different nationalities, and he really enjoys these pitas. -Renee Dent, Conrad, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cups coleslaw mix
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, oil, chili sauce and garlic powder; pour over turkey mixture and toss to coat. Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup turkey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

HOT TURKEY SALAD



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When you're looking for a cold salad to serve, turn here! Just combine the ingredients-eliminating the crushed potato chips-and serve chilled instead. Whether you serve it hot or cold, it's delicious.-Jane Payne, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups diced celery
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Top with potato chips. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 66g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

ASIAN-STYLE TURKEY PITAS



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Tired of turkey sandwiches? Try Beverly Graml's fresh-tasting adaptation-a warm spicy stir-fry tucked into pita bread. "A neighbor game me this quick-and-easy recipe years ago," she pens from Yorktown, Virginia. "It's been my most popular day-after-turkey dish ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups coarsely shredded cooked turkey
3 green onions, sliced
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed

Steps:

  • Mix first five ingredients until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry red pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in turkey and green onions; heat through. Serve in pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK TURKEY PITAS



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"We like to fix these generous sandwiches whenever we have leftover turkey in the house," Jean Graf-Joyce writes from Albany, Oregon. "They're easy to make and a perfect choice for a light meal on the deck or patio."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
2 whole pita breads, warmed
1 small tomato, sliced
2 slices red onion, halved
2 pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 pepperoncini, sliced
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the turkey. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Spoon turkey mixture onto each pita; top with tomato, onion, olives, pepperoncini, lettuce and feta cheese. Fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SWEET-AND-SPICY TURKEY PITAS



Sweet-and-Spicy Turkey Pitas image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toast 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder in a skillet 20 seconds; let cool. Mix with 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce and 1/2 cup plain yogurt in a bowl. Add 2 cups chopped leftover turkey and 1/4 cup each chopped scallions and celery. Season with salt and add some toasted walnuts, if desired. Stuff into pitas lined with lettuce.

TURKEY PITAS WITH CUCUMBERS, CHICKPEAS AND TAHINI



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These vibrant, crunchy, creamy turkey sandwiches have all the flavors of falafel, but without the frying. They've got a lemony tahini dressing, soft chickpeas, and a cumin-scented tomato and cucumber salad, all packed into pitas with leftover turkey (use dark or white meat). The pickled red onions give these a wonderful brightness, and they're well worth the 10 extra minutes they take to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of granulated sugar
1/4 cup tahini
1 fat garlic clove, grated
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pitas with pockets, halved through the equator
10 ounces cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup mint leaves and tender stems
Hot sauce, such as zhug or Tabasco (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, cumin and sugar. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tahini, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, pinch of salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce. It should be thick but pourable. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice, if needed.
  • Into the bowl with onions, stir in chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes and oil. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
  • In each pita half, layer turkey, then drizzle with tahini-lemon mixture. Add spoonfuls of chickpea salad, cilantro and mint. Drizzle liberally with more tahini sauce and zhug, if you like.

GRILLED TURKEY PITAS



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Move over hamburgers! My Greek-style turkey sandwich filling is hearty enough to make a meal in a pita pocket. The yogurt adds creaminess and substance. -Penny Malcolm, Americus, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup Greek olives, chopped
8 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup yogurt mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate turkey for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining yogurt mixture., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., To remaining yogurt mixture, add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, cheese and olives., Grill pita halves, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until warm. Fill each pita half with sliced turkey and 1/3 cup yogurt mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

COOL TURKEY SALAD (FOR PITA OR SANDWICH)



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This came from a Sun-Maid Raisin advertisement. I'm sure this would be just as lovely with chicken breast.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey breast
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red apple
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt or 1/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
salt and pepper
pita bread or other bread

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, celery, apple, raisins, and yogurt in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in pita, with a cruncy lettuce leaf.

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