HOT TURKEY SALAD PITAS

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Fresh fruit and cooked turkey tastily combine in these yummy pita bread sandwiches.-Rachael Vanderndool, Barrys Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium navel orange, peeled and quartered
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup green grapes
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pita breads (6 inches), halved

Steps:

For relish, place the orange, cranberries, grapes, sugar and ginger in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside 1/2 cup. Cover and refrigerate remaining relish., In a bowl, combine the turkey, celery, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and reserved relish. Spoon into pita halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until heated though. Serve with the chilled relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.