Fruited Turkey Salad Pitas Recipes

TURKEY PITA FLORENTINE (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a medium nonstick skillet,cook turkey over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
• Set aside.
• Cook and drain spinach according to package directions.
• In a medium bowl,mix turkey,spinach and cheese.
• Stir in ketchup and mayonnaise.
• Fill each pita pocket evenly until all of the mixture is used.Slightly flatten pockets and brown lightly in skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray.

FRUITED TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, thyme, lemon peel and lemon juice. Add turkey, celery, apple and apricots. Toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with walnuts.

COOL TURKEY SALAD (FOR PITA OR SANDWICH)

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.

SWEET-AND-SPICY TURKEY PITAS

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 SALAD WITH FRUIT

Steps:

• Wash the salad greens, let drain and refrigerate.
• Cut the turkey into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Thinly slice the celery to measure 1 cup. Peel and cut the green onion into 1/8-inch slices. Drain the orange segments and water chestnuts in a strainer.
• In a large bowl, mix the yogurt and ginger. Stir in the turkey, celery, onion, orange segments, water chestnuts and grapes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• On 4 plates, arrange the salad greens. Top greens with turkey salad.

CRUNCHY TURKEY PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine turkey, coleslaw mix, cranberries, carrots, mayonnaise and mustard in small bowl; mix well.
• Fill pitas with turkey mixture.