frame scaron Recipe by scaron Member since November, 2009
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Greek Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Hate the mayo-laden chicken salads of delis everywhere? This one is the antidote.

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 15 Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup diced, cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 4 small (about 4" round) pita breads or two regular size ones
Directions
  1. 11

    Combine the cucumber and the kosher salt in a mesh sieve over a bowl or the sink and let sit for about 10 minutes.

  2. 22

    Meanwhile, combine the chicken, kalamata olives and feta cheese in a medium bowl. Set to the side.

  3. 33

    In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, olive oil and dried basil. Set aside.

  4. 44

    Press gently on the cucumbers to remove any excess water and gently shake the sieve. Then, pour into the bowl with the chicken mixture. Stir to combine. Pour the dressing (the white wine mixture) over and stir well. Let sit for a minute or two before using.

  5. 55

    Cut the pita bread into two half-moons. Divide the chicken salad evenly among the halves.

  6. 66

    If using small pita breads, two halves is a serving. If using regular size ones, one-half is the serving.

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