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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe!

You will fall in love with the ease of making this Savory Chicken Pesto Flatbread for how incredible the result is. With prepped shredded chicken, you can put this flatbread together in 10 minutes flat!

Need another reason? A single Chicken Pesto Flatbread has 55g of protein! This meal doesn’t seem as though it would be this protein-packed, but it is!

When to Make A Chicken Pesto Flatbread

This Check Pesto Flatbread is the perfect recipe to pull out when you’re getting sick of your typical dinner rotation. This is an exciting, easy-to-make, and protein-packed meal that will soon be making its way to becoming a household favorite!

If dinner isn’t a good time, lunch is another option to make this flatbread at. You can either make it during your lunch break if you work from home or you can prepare it ahead of time and warm it up at work for a delicious and satisfying meal! Check out the FAQ’s for reheating directions.

Ingredients

This recipe is very flexible. If you don’t enjoy these toppings or prefer others, feel free to make the swap! But, there are a couple of items you will need:

Garlic Herb Naan– Use this or a similar naan that you love as the flatbread base. Check around the deli and bakery area in your local grocery store for this!

Basil Pesto– Use a jar or homemade basil pesto, whichever you prefer!

You will also need grape tomatoes, mushrooms, and onion.

How to Make Shredded Chicken

If you are a fan of rotisserie chicken, this is the perfect recipe to utilize it for! To shred a rotisserie chicken remove the skin and use two forks to pull the chicken apart. If you prefer thinly shredded chicken be aware this may be time-consuming. Pull up your favorite video to watch to pass the time.

If you cook chicken at home, boil the chicken breasts until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, allow the chicken to cool and begin shredding! If you would like to cut down on shredding time, use a hand mixer to shred the cooked chicken quickly!

If you need some images and more step-by-step directions, check out this awesome article by WellPlated.

How to Make A Chicken Pesto Flatbread

Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add half of your cheese to the flatbread. In a bowl combine three ounces of shredded chicken with two tablespoons of pesto then top the flatbread with this. Add on the rest of your cheese.

Next up, add sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and any other desired toppings. Pop this in the oven on a baking sheet for nine minutes.

Remove from the oven, allow it to cool, and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Can I reheat this?

Yes! If you make too much or are meal-prepping these flatbreads can easily be reheated in the air fryer! Pop it in at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3-5 minutes and you’ve got a delicious meal. Note that due to storage and reheating, it will be dryer than the original. Add some extra pesto to keep it tasting tasty!

What other toppings should I add?

You can melt some butter with spices and brush this onto the flatbread before any toppings to start with an even more delicious base! On this, you could also add feta, cucumber, pepperoncini, and fresh basil leaves, or finish it off with a drizzle of olive oil.

What are some other flavor combo’s should I try?

The possibilities are nearly endless! You could do a taco flatbread with beef, cheddar cheese, or nacho cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and crushed chips. Another could be pizza-themed! Use marinara, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and any other of your pizza topping go-to’s. The last idea is a ‘fridge clean out’ flatbread. Round up what you have to make a delicious flatbread meal with what you already have!

I also have an Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread with Ranch recipe you should check out!

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Combine the chicken and pesto in a bowl. It can get a bit messy, but if you attempt to layer the chicken and then the pesto on the flatbread, it will not be as well distributed on your flatbread.
• Be sure to have your oven already up to temperature prior to cooking!
• When cutting your flatbread use a pizza cutter! It makes it so easy.

A Word From a Registered Dietitian

A single flatbread uses three ounces of chicken. That is about 24g of protein! A meal is recommended to have about 20-30g of protein. And this is from the chicken alone! This flatbread is deceiving, with much more protein than you’d expect.

Many people get into a dinner rut. When you are sick of your typical go-to’s think of this recipe! Flatbreads are not usually in the dinner rotation, so you can easily grab a pack of naan and a rotisserie chicken and have a fun, easy, and exciting meal all while knowing you’re still reaching your protein goals!

Craving More?

If you give this Savory Chicken Pesto Flatbread Recipe a taste be sure to leave a 5-Star rating and comment down below! This supports me and entices others to also give the recipe a go!

You can also share a photo of your creation by tagging me on Instagram! I’d love to see how it turned out!

You may also want to try my:

• Big Mac Bowl (Cheeseburger Salad)
• Incredible Avocado Grilled Cheese
• Southwest Chicken Quesadilla and Wrap
• Light and Refreshing Pita Nachos with Tzatziki

Savory Chicken Pesto Flatbread Recipe

Savory Chicken Pesto Flatbread Recipe

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

Make dinner exciting again by making this Savory Chicken Pesto Flatbread Recipe! With this, you can pull together a delicious, protein-packed dinner in just minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 19 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Flatbread

Calories 812 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  

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• 3 Ounces Shredded Chicken
• 2 Tablespoons Basil Pesto
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese
• 5 Grape Tomatoes Sliced
• 5 White Mushrooms Sliced

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees farneheit.
• Place your flatbread onto the baking sheet. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Set aside.
• Add the shredded chicken, pesto, and onion to a bowl. Combine so all chicken is evenly coated. Add to the flatbread.
• Top the chicken with remaining cheese, sliced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and any optional additional toppings.
• Bake in oven for 8-11 minutes. Allow it to cool, enjoy!

Notes

• Nutrition facts are calculated using USDA’s FoodData Central database. The exact nutrition content may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 FlatbreadCalories: 812kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 55gFat: 34g

Keyword Chicken, Flatbread, Pesto

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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe!

You are sure to love this Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread with Ranch recipe because it is both easy to make and tastes delicious!

If you have chicken ready to go, you can eat this flatbread in just 15 minutes! Too bad you’ll have it demolished in less than five! The flavor combination of buffalo sauce and Ranch dressing creates the perfect flavor combination that both excites and cools your taste buds.

When to Make A Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

This Buffalo Chicken Flatbread is a superb dinner idea! Dinner can get boring and repetitive. Slip this recipe in to make a change-up. Once you make this, you can even turn Fridays into Flatbread Fridays, having a fun new flavor each week!

If this doesn’t work for you and your family for dinner, make it for lunch! Because this is not time-consuming you can easily make this during your lunch break!

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Ingredients

Shredded Chicken- Boil chicken breasts until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow it to cool then shred.

Flatbread– If you can make this homemade, go for it! I opted for the store-bought version. To each their own!

Mozzarella Cheese– This adds an amazing juxtaposition of flavor to the buffalo sauce.

Celery– Buffalo chicken and celery are the perfect combination!

Buffalo Sauce– I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wing sauce.

Ranch Dressing– I’m from the Midwest. No explanation is needed.

Some additional ingredients you may want to consider are bacon bits, cheddar cheese, or bleu cheese!

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your naan on a baking sheet. Add half of your cheese to the flatbread.

In a bowl combine the shredded chicken, buffalo chicken, and chopped onion. Combine until all the chicken is evenly coated in buffalo sauce. Add this mixture on top of the flatbread then top with your remaining cheese.

Add any additional toppings you’d like baked. Pop this in the oven and bake for seven minutes. On top of this, add celery, green onion, a drizzle of ranch, and any additional desired toppings! Allow it to cool then enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How can I reheat this?

Simply preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and cook it for 3-5 minutes! Add additional sauce as it may have dried out a touch.

What is the best way to cut this?

Using a pizza cutter is the easiest way to cut this flatbread. You can cut it into squares or you can cut it into three long triangles like I did!

What other flavor combinations should I try?

There are so many flavor possibilities! Try a BLT flatbread with mayo, tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce. Or maybe a dessert flatbread with fluff, chocolate, and crushed graham crackers!

If you’d like a specific recipe, check out my Savory Chicken Pesto Flatbread Recipe!

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Be sure to wait until after the flatbread is baked to add the celery, green onion, and ranch dressing. If not, they will dry out and not taste as crisp.
• Use a pizza cutter to cut your flatbread. Try small squares or long triangles!
• Keep some additional sauce on hand. Add additional sauce to any leftovers.
• If you don’t want to make chicken at home, use a rotisserie chicken!

If you come up with any other tips and tricks along the way be sure to let me know in the comments down below. I am always looking to make things easier!

A Word From a Registered Dietitian

At first glance, this may not seem as though it is a balanced meal. In actuality, it’s more well-rounded than you’d expect! A single flatbread has 54g of protein! For a meal, it is recommended to have at least 20-30g. With this having 54g of protein, you are nearly doubling these recommendations!

Worried about having too much protein? Have half and pair it with a side salad. This is still a great amount of protein, a filling meal, and you are getting in more variety of nutrients with the additional salad!

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You can also share a photo of your creation by tagging me on Instagram! I’d love to see how it turned out!

You may also want to try my:

• Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt
• Incredible Avocado Grilled Cheese
• Southwest Chicken Quesadilla and Wrap
• Light and Refreshing Pita Nachos with Tzatziki

Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread with Ranch Recipe

Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread with Ranch

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

The most delicious way to have 54g of protein is by having this Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread with Ranch! Whether you have this for dinner or lunch you're sure to be happy about it!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Flatbread

Calories 693 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Whole Naan
• 1/2 Cup Mozzerella Cheese Shredded
• 3 Ounces Chicken Shredded
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Buffalo Wing Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Ranch Dressing
• 2 Tablespoons Celery Chopped
• 1 Green Onion Chopped

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees farenheit. Place your naan on a baking sheet and top with 1/4 cup of your cheese. Set aside.
• In a bowl combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and onions. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Add this mixture on the naan.
• Add the remaining cheese to the naan. Add any additional toppings you'd like cooked. Pop this in the oven for 7-9 minutes.
• Once done and cooled a bit, add the celery, green onion, and a drizzle of ranch. Enjoy!

Notes

• Nutrition facts are calculated using USDA’s FoodData Central database. Exact nutrition may vary.
• Check out the FAQ’s for reheating directions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 FlatbreadCalories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 54gFat: 22g

Keyword Buffalo, Chicken, Flatbread

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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe!

This is a one pot crockpot recipe that results in a creamy and satisfying meal. This makes for the ideal weeknight meal.

This hands-off recipe will provide you a nourishing and filling meal after a long day of work, and isn’t that the goal?

Do I need to make it even better? Well you better sit down because I am! This is a comfort food classic. Alfred? Chicken? Pasta? Yeah, this recipe’s got it all.

Ingredients

There are only a few main ingredients you need to make this crockpot recipe.

Chicken Breast: A balanced dinner needs a protein source. Chicken breast is one my of favorite go-to choices.

Parmesan Alfredo: Many crockpot recipes love to use a block of cream cheese to add a creamy flavor. Instead, using alfredo sauce gives this recipe a delicious base!

Pasta of Choice: You can use any pasta you’d like. I used cavatappi. I wouldn’t recommend using a chickpea based pasta. This will result in a mushy product.

Parmesan Cheese: Alfredo sauce is great and all, but nothing compares to cheese!

Chicken Stock: Chicken stock adds ample flavor and keeps this dish moist.

Garlic: I don’t think I need to explain this one!

In addition, you will need to dive into your spice cabinet to round out the ingredients you need. Before starting to cook be sure you have: garlic powder, saly, pepper, and parsley.

How to Make Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Not only is this a low-mess recipe, it is also low-effort! In my opinion, shredding the chicken is the most difficult aspect.

To start you will add your chicken breast, alfredo, and sices to a crockpot. Let this cook on high for 2.5 hours.

After, shred your chicken. I use two forks and pull it apart. There are other ways to do this. Check out the 6 ideas in my Expert Tips and Tricks down below.

After the chicken is shredded add in the dry pasta and parmesan cheese. It then will cook an additional 30 minutes. This cooks the pasta so you don’t need to boil any water or dirty additional dishes.

Then, pour in a cup of chicken stock and add 30 minutes to your timer. This stock adds additional flavor and ensures the dish remains moist.

Once it is done you can eat it immediately! That means you just had to add some ingredients to a pot every little bit and you get a filling and delicious meal.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• If you hate shredding chicken like me, try out one of Jessica Gavin’s article on 6 ways to shred chicken!
• Add some veggies into the mix! When there is about 30 minutes left add your favorite veggie. I’d recommend corn, broccoli, peas, or diced bell peppers.
• If you want more cheese than the recipe calls for, go for it! This recipe is very lenient. Top your crockpot with all the cheese you’d like 20 minutes prior to it being done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to boil the pasta separately?

No! That is one of the awesome aspects of this recipe! You only need a crockpot, no boiling water necessary!

How will I know when the chicken is cooked?

You can feel safe to consume the chicken once it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit.

What should I pair with this?

A breadstick would be delicious to dip in the alfredo chicken! Also, a side salad would give a great, fresh balance to this heavier meal.

How do I store this?

Once the Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is cool store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

A balanced meal is one with protein, carbohydrates, and dietary fats. This recipe has all three!

In addition to the nutrition this recipe has is its ability to give satisfaction. You can eat chicken, rice, and broccoli all you want but if you aren’t full and happy afterwards was it really worth the lack of flavor?

An added bonus? You can easily add as many (or little) veggies as you desire! This is a blank slate recipe that can be customized to you and your families preferences or based on what you have on hand!

Craving More?

Once you make this Incredible Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe be sure to leave a 5-star review and comment below! It’s always helpful for others to know someone else has had success!

I’d love to see how it turns out. Tag me on Instagram so I can share it with others as well!

While your dinner is in the crockpot, try some of these other recipes:

• Stuffed Dates with Cream Cheese and Pistachios
• Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts
• Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
• Mini Bell Pepper Poppers

Incredible Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

Your newest favorite weeknight meal is going to be this Incredible Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta! This one pot dish has minimal effort and only ends up with a single dirty pot!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time 3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 373 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Crockpot

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Chicken Breasts
• 1 Jar Garlic Parmesan Alfredo Sauce 14.5 ounces
• 16 Ounces Pasta I used cavatappi
• 1.5 Cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Cup Chicken Stock

Spices

• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Parsley
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic Fresh or jarred

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Instructions

 

• Always begin cooking by thoroughly washing your hands with soap and warm running water.
• Remove any excessive fat from the chicken breasts and add to the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the jar of alfredo on top and add all spices.
• Cook on high for 2.5 hours.
• Shred chicken. Add in dry pasta and 3/4 cup cheese. Mix all together. Cook for additional 30 minutes on high.
• Add chicken stock and remaining cheese. Cook additional 30 minutes on low.
• Enjoy!

Notes

• Always ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees farenheit before consumption.
• Store in an airtight container in a refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 12g

Keyword Chicken, Crockpot, Pasta

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What Is A Salad?

A salad doesn’t have to be a boring combination of raw veggies on a bed of limp greens. A salad can be whatever you make it! Ever hear of pasta salad? It’s a base of pasta yet is still considered a salad!

In this list of salad toppings we will be looking at a variety of green bases with different, exciting toppings!

Why You’ll Love These Salad Toppings

Many salad toppings tend to be raw, flavorless veggies. This is why salads get a bad reputation! Try to think outside of the norm by using different bases, proteins, carbs, and dietary fat items.

I broke down the different ingredients into the three macronutrient categories(proteins, carbohydrates, and dietary fats) to make building a satisfying bowl one step easier.

Simply chose a few items from each category that pair together (or just that you love!) and you can have a delicious salad that will change your views on them!

Protein Salad Toppings

Bacon Bits– You can get them from the grocery store shelves or you can make your own by chopping up some home cooked bacon!

Pepperoni- Try making it fun by using mini pepperoni or cutting up regular sized pepperoni pieces into triangles.

Chicken- If you don’t want to go through the effort of grilling, baking, or boiling chicken use a ready-made rotisserie chicken!

Tuna- Canned tuna is one option but another is using the pre-flavored packets. This will add loads of flavor to your dish without having to add additional ingredients.

Steak- This protein elevates your salad to the next level!

Tofu- If you have never tried tofu, this may not be the protein you want to choose. Tofu has an easily changeable flavor but it must be prepped correctly to taste good.

Hard Boiled Eggs- Make a few ahead of time so you have them on hand when you need them. You can simply cut them in half or chop them into tiny pieces for easy eating.

Shrimp- Not enough salads use shrimp on their salads!

Lunch Meat- This is the easiest protein to add to a salad. Grab a few slices from your fridge and cut it up or take the even easier route a rip it into smaller pieces.

Chickpeas- These can be delicious right from the can or you can bake or air fry them with seasonings for a great crunchy protein option.

Ground Beef- Make yourself a delicious taco salad with seasoned ground beef!

Salmon- Salmon has become available in more forms in recent years. You don’t have to get fresh salmon from the deli counter anymore. You can now find excellent pieces in the frozen section that can be reheated and taste good as fresh. You can even get small salmon chunks and pop them in the air fryer for a tasty crunch!

Anchovies- These aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but they’re an option!

Beans- There are ample types of beans beyond the basic black bean variety. Search for a new type to taste the next time you’re at the grocery store.

Refried Beans- The texture of refried beans may have most opt out of using refried beans, but I believe they are a delicious addition!

Carbohydrate Salad Toppings

Veggies- These are a great way to add tons of nutrition and volume to your salad without a ton of extra calories. Try changing the way you serve your veggies up- grilled, baked, boiled, air fried, roasted, broiled, raw, or even pickled. Don’t forget the seasonings!

• Bell Peppers
• Tomatoes (heirloom, grape, vine, etc.)
• Peas
• Corn
• Cucumber
• White/Red Onion
• Celery
• Lima Beans
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Beets
• Mushrooms
• Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes
• Radish
• Jalapeño
• Asparagus
• Squash

Greens- Don’t stick to the basics! Try a new variety of greens for a different flavor profile.

• Arugula
• Butter Lettuce
• Romaine
• Spinach
• Kale
• Iceberg
• Bibb
• Leaf
• Spring Mix

Fruit- Don’t just stick to fresh! Try out all the different ways you find fruit- dried, fresh, freeze dried, canned, and frozen!

• Watermelon
• Grape slices
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Pomegranate Arils
• Cranberries
• Peaches
• Cherries
• Mandarin Oranges
• Apples
• Pears
• Raspberries

Croutons- These can be homemade or from the grocery store! They come in a TON of different flavors that can be selected based on what you are going for in your salad!

Rice- Adding rice to your salad not only adds fun texture, it also ensure it will be more satisfying!

Wonton Strips- These don’t have too much flavor to them. They are more of a massive crunch that are easy to add.

Chips- Recalling the ground beef protein idea I mentioned taco seasoning. In addition to this combo adding Doritos or corn chips would round out this fun taco salad!

Orzo- Orzo is like a pasta in the shape of rice. They are soft little bits that add volume to your salad.

Frizzled Onions- I love these! Also called crispy fried onions, they are often reserved for green bean salad on Thanksgiving, but they should be had all year long!

Pita- Cut a pieces of pita with a pizza cutter into small squares. These will soak up some of the salad dressing and taste so good.

Dietary Fat Salad Toppings

Avocado/Guacamole- Guacamole is just mashed avocados with a variety of onions (and other additions!) and spices! Use either to add some healthy fats and awesome flavor to your bowl.

Olives- These are often overlooked! Try kalamata olives, black olives, or green olives.

Nuts- These can add a great texture to your salad! Walnuts and slivered almonds are some of the most popular go-to’s because they are softer and easy to bite into.

Olive Oil- Olive oil is a great heart healthy option to drizzle on the salad. You can even get flavored oils to add a fun new profile! Or, make your own infused oil! Simply add the herbs you want to some oil and allow it to sit.

I made a rosemary infused olive oil by placing a few inches of rosemary into a small container then filled it with olive oil. I closed it with the lid and let it sit on the countertop for a few days. Now, when I want an extra special olive oil, I have it on hand!

Seeds- Seeds are an often forgotten salad topping. Try using pumpkin, flax, hemp, or sunflower seeds for some additional nutrition benefits with minimal changes in taste.

Cheese- I KNOW you know about this topping idea. Go beyond the classic shredded cheese variety and use feta, goat, or cubed cheese for a fun change of pace.

Queso- This may be able to go under the cheese category but it needed to stand out a bit more. Why? Because putting queso on a salad needs more attention! Adding a small amount can add some serious flavor to a salad!

Flavor Additions

Herbs- Use dehydrated or ones plucked fresh from your garden (or from the small herb plant you recently bought from the grocery store that’ll eventually perish too early)

• Mint- This adds a bright flavor.
• Cilantro- Some call this soap and others think it adds a nice flair.
• Basil- This herb brings a slightly sweet flavor.
• Rosemary- An elevated taste.

Salsa/Pico de Gallo- Both are often overlooked when building a salad. Instead, use these in place of a salad dressing for a new flavor combinations!

Lemon/Lime Juice- A squeeze from a fresh citrus can brighten the whole salad without too much work.

Salad Dressings

There is half an aisle in most grocery stores stocked with any and every type of salad dressing you could think of! Get adventurous and try a few that sound fun or pique your interest!

On the other hand, you could make your own salad dressings!

For a creamy salad dressing eyeball a mixture of mayonnaise, miracle whip, or mustard with a variety of spices.

For a thinner salad start with a vinegar or juice with added spices and herbs!

Add your dressing of choice to your salad and give it a good toss right before eating to ensure every bite is coated!

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

A salad can be a great way to get in a ton of nutrition in a single meal. They tend to be a basic combination of iceberg lettuce, raw carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Relatable?

Instead make a delicious and interesting salad. This can be any combination of the above items (plus anything else you love!). A salad doesn’t need to be stuck in a certain box, it should be something you love and something that nourishes you!

Keep in mind: if this is your entire meal it still should contain protein, carbs, and dietary fats to keep you full and satisfied!

Try These Salad Recipes

Want a plant based salad with a unique flavor profile? Try out my Enticing Plant Based Edamame Salad!

Don’t want a salad with greens? Make this Refreshing Chickpea Salad.

Love pasta (same)? This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is for you!

If you have any other salad toppings you enjoy be sure to leave them in the comments down below for others to also try!

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Why You’ll LOVE This

A classic Big Mac from the golden arches includes two burger patties (with three buns!), shredded lettuce, onion, pickles, American cheese, and big mac sauce.

This cheeseburger salad takes the iconic burger to the next level while maintaining a bit of healthy elements.

• The burger sauce is a base of greek yogurt. This adds some hidden protein without altering the taste!
• Tomatoes are a simple addition to increase the veggie levels!
• A couple slices of avocado provide a serving of healthy fats that will make you feel full and satisfied.

Beyond these ‘healthy alterations’, you’ll also love this recipe because of its flavors! This salad incredibly tastes just as if you are digging in to a drive thru meal.

When to Make this Salad

This salad can be your full on main for dinner, a flavorful side dish, a healthy lunch, or a dish to pass!

This salad has all of the components that can satisfy you for dinner or you can take a smaller portion and use it as a side dish to another main!

It can work as leftovers for lunch (if you keep the dressing on the side) or meal prepped to have at work all week.

If you make this salad as a passing dish, everyone will ask for your recipe! This is not your typical salad you except when you sign up for greens!

Big Mac Bowl Ingredients

This salad has all the components of a burger, with a few delicious additions.

Lettuce: This is the base for your burger bowl! If you want to substitute the lettuce you could also use pasta or rice. You can even use half lettuce and half of your substitute of choice. Just know you are getting further from the iconic Big Mac flavor profile!

Ground Beef: For the most realistic burger bowl use a fatty ground beef option. This may be a 70/30 or 80/20 blend.

Pickles: Dill pickles are the go-to for burgers but bread and butter are my favorite to use!

Cheese: I picked a shredded 4-blend variety.

Corn: Corn is not your typical salad ingredient. If you prefer to not have corn in this dish feel free to omit it.

Avocado: This isn’t 100% required for this Big Mac Bowl. A classic Big Mac doesn’t even had avocado! But, avocado adds a great texture to the bowl.

Tomato: Either dice up a tomato or cut some grape tomatoes in half.

Burger Sauce: This is a combination of greek yogurt, worcestershire, ketchup, and mustard.

Directions to Make A Cheeseburger Salad

Start making this recipe like you would with any salad: washing and chopping all of your veggies!

Once your onion is chopped add it to your pan. Once it becomes translucent add your ground beef. Then, all of the seasonings.

While cooking the beef, mix up your big mac sauce. Place this in the fridge to sit until you are ready to chow down.

Add all of you veggies to your bowl, top with the ground beef, and cheese, then drizzle on the homemade sauce!

Ideas for Additions and Swaps

1. Have some tater tots or french fries on the side to get the full fast food effect.
2. Try adding in a sprinkle of rice if you aren’t a full on salad person. This addition means the salad will have more carbs and may be more satisfying for you.
3. Add some black beans for more protein!
4. Want to take this salad to the next level? Add pieces of bacon!

If you end up making any additions or swaps that you end up loving, be sure to leave it in the comments for everyone to try as well!

Expert Tips and Tricks For Salad

• Try adding all of your veggies into your bowl and chopping them up. Then, mix in the burger sauce. This ensures every bit is coated and the flavors will come through in every bite.
• Crunch up your tortilla chips so you get some more crunch!
• Add your cheese to the top of your ground beef and top with the lid just as it is about to be served. The shredded cheese will melt and become ooey and gooey delicious!

Storage

Pulling out all of these ingredients, cleaning, chopping, and cooking can be a lot. To make leftovers easy and convenient place salad and meat servings into separate containers.

This means, grab a tupperware dish and add all your veggies and cheese. In a smaller container add your meat. Now for lunch you can grab the two containers on your way to work to have as lunch. If you have more dinner leftovers you can do this multiple times in order to eat all week!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe gluten free?

Yes, if you do not use the rice addition and choose a gluten free tortilla chip.

Is this dairy free?

The Big Mac Bowl is dairy free if you do not use the cheese or sauce. You can exclude these or replace them with their dairy free versions.

Is this Big Mac Bowl healthy?

This is a well balanced meal. There are plenty of veggies, protein from the ground beef, carbs in the chips, and fats in the sauce. All you need to do is consume the proper portion for you!

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

This recipe isn’t to give an alternative to enjoying your Big Mac from the source, nor is it to encourage salads over classic cheeseburgers.

This cheeseburger salad is to add into your dinner rotation. Many people avoid salad because they can easily be boring and still leave them hungry. This is the perfect way to make a salad taste delicious and satisfy your hunger.

If you enjoy a Big Mac in its original form, that is completely fine! Have your burger in moderation. Instead of having it many times a month, try using this salad to satisfy this craving without all the additional sodium and dietary fats.

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• Pita Nachos with Tzatziki
• Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Casserole
• Creamy Chicken Orzo with Lemon
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Big Mac Bowl (Cheeseburger Salad)

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

Enjoy your favorite fast cheeseburger as a delicious Big Mac Bowl! This has all the flavor as your favorite cheeseburger, with the benefit of extra veggies!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

• 1 Cutting Board
• 1 Pan

Ingredients

  

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• 8 Cups Lettuce
• 1 Whole Tomato
• 1 Can Corn
• 1/2 Whole Avocado
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheese 4-Blend
• 1/4 Cup Dill Pickles
• 1 Pound Ground Beef
• 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1/4 Whole Onion White
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Mustard
• 1 Teaspoin Minced Garlic
• Parsley optional

Burger Sauce

• 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt Plain
• 4 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard
• 4 Teaspoons Ketchup
• 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce

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• Start by cleaning all of your veggies and opening your can of corn and pickles.
  
• Begin chopping your veggies. Cut your lettuce into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice up your clean tomato. Open your avocado and use your knife to cut long thin slices into half of the avocado. Dice up the onion into very small pieces.
• Heat a pan to medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil (~1 teaspoon). Add the chopped onion.
• Once the onion becomes translucent add the ground beef. Next, add in the salt, pepper, ground mustard, minced garlic, and parsley (optional). Stir occastionally.
• While this cooks make the burger sauce. In a bowl combine the greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, and worcestershire sauce. Set aside. Be sure to keep an eye on your beef!
• Once the ground beef is done and reached an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees fahrenheit, remove from the heat.
• It is now time to build your Big Mac Bowl. In a medium sized bowl add: lettuce, tomato, corn, avocado, shredded cheese, dill pickles, ground beef, and top with burger sauce. Enjoy with some corn tortilla chips, tater tots, or french fries!
  

Notes

• Store beef and sauce separately from salad ingredients

Keyword Salad

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High Protein Lunch Meal Prep Takeaways

There are a ton of options to have for lunch that are high in protein. Be sure to not only stick to your comfort zone of foods! Also, keep a list of fun recipes you want to try when you feel inspired to get in the kitchen.

Let me know in the comments if you try any of these recipes! You can also send me a photo of it on Instagram @piece.of.lulu.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt Ingredients

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt is packed with flavor and nutrition, yet only requires five basic ingredients!

Chicken: Use fresh chicken breast for the best results!

Ranch Seasoning: This gives the recipe all the flavor as if there were an entire bottle of Ranch dressing without out the added calories and fat!

Greek Yogurt: There’s no cream cheese in this recipe, so the greek yogurt is vital! It makes the dip creamy and adds a punch of protein!

Cheddar Cheese: Cheese is personal. I used a cup and sprinkled to my hearts desire on top, but that could be different from what you like.

Buffalo Sauce: Use any brand you prefer but I use Sweet Baby Ray’s. It is flavorful yet not too spicy. If you want some extra spice add in a few shakes of Frank’s Red Hot!

Buffalo Chicken Dip without Cream Cheese

Cream cheese has always been a staple to a creamy and delicious batch of buffalo chicken dip, until now! This recipe utilizes greek yogurt and removes the cream cheese entirely!

Cream cheese tends to be higher in calories and fat than greek yogurt. That’s why this swap makes for a healthier and dietitian approved dip! It also creates the creamy texture buffalo dip is known for. Good thing greek yogurt is also creamy!

Another reason I love that this recipe uses greek yogurt instead of cream cheese is the convenience factor! First off, it is 10x more likely I have plain greek yogurt in my fridge than cream cheese. Secondly, you need to allow cream cheese to soften in order to work with it. Greek yogurt is always ready to use!

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt

This dip is easy! There are two main steps and only takes about 30 minutes (which is mainly just cooking time!).

Start by boiling your chicken. Add the breasts to a pot, fill with water, and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees fahrenheit.

Next, shred it up and begin to preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Then, add all the ingredients to your casserole dish and pop it in the oven for 15 minutes!

All that there is left to do is decide how you’ll enjoy it!

Tasty Pairings

The usual go-to for Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt would be tortilla chips but there are TONS of other items you can pair with it!

Some common items to pick are:

• Celery sticks
• Crackers
• Carrot sticks
• Pretzels

But you could also try:

• Potato chips
• French fries
• Pita

Macros for Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt

A regular dish of Buffalo Chicken Dip can be high in fat. Not that that is always a bad choice, but this Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein!

For the ENTIRE casserole this dish has:

Calories: 1437

Protein: 164 grams

Carbohydrates: 17 grams

Fats: 76 grams

Let me guess, you will be sharing this dip or having it over the course of multiple snacks or meals. Once you break down the macros into the serving size that you have each time you’ll see how it is a great source of protein while still being delicious!

Other Ways to Enjoy This Dip

This will be your new go-to dip for Sunday football games but you’re going to want this dip year round! Make this dip as a delicious and healthy appetizers for any holiday parties, hanging out with your friends, or potluck events.

You can also make this dip and add it to a tortilla shell, brown it on the stove, and enjoy as a Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt quesadilla!

Another fun way to use this dip is to have it become a pizza. Make your own homemade pizza dough or purchase a premade crust from the grocery store. Then, plop this goodness on top!

Picture this: Buffalo Chicken Breadsticks! You can either use your favorite breadsticks to dip into the dip or make your own breadsticks and top it with this dip before cooking!

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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt

This Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt is high protein, lower in fat, and tastes delicious! This dip will become your new recipe go-to anytime you need an appetizer to share.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Equipment

• 1 Oven Safe Dish

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Chicken Breasts
• 1 Package Ranch Seasoning
• 5 Tablespoons Buffalo Sauce
• 1 Cup Greek Yogurt 0% and Plain
• 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Optional Ingredients

• Additional Cheese for Topping
• Drizzle of Ranch Dressing
• Frank's Red Hot

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
• Add chicken to a pot and fill with water. Boil until chicken is done and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit.
• In your oven safe dish shred chicken. Add in all ingredients and mix until well combined.
• At this time you can add any additional cheese on top, if you choose.
• Bake in the oven uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Once done you can top with optional Ranch dressing or Frank's Red Hot.
• Enjoy!

Keyword Appetizer, Chicken, Protein

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Selecting The Bread

You can’t go wrong with using a freshly baked loaf of sourdough to make a delicious Avocado Grilled Cheese! The bread I used was freshly baked the morning of to ensure it would be a top-notch grilled cheese.

Brioche or white bread would also work! If you want to take the flavor profile in a slightly different direction try using whole wheat or rye bread.

Truly, it’s just a grilled cheese. If you don’t have sourdough on hand, use what you have. Just know the flavors and texture will vary from this recipe!

All About Avocado

I LOVE AVOCADO! I can eat it plain with a fork!

When I was putting together a grilled cheese I knew adding avocado could only make it better.

The thing is, avocado’s can be tricky! You want to select an avocado by giving it a slight squeeze. If it is hard, it needs some more time until it’s ripe. If it gives a little, it’s time to dig in!

Once you have a ripe avocado you are faced with another decision: smashed or sliced?

You can either grab a glob of avocado and smash it onto the bread using the tongs of a fork or slice it into thin pieces and layer the pieces on the bread.

It may be a texture preference but I chose to use the thin slices, but the choice is yours!

How to Make an Avocado Grilled Cheese

I am more than certain you’ve put together some form of a grilled cheese before, but I have a couple tips for making this Avocado Grilled Cheese.

• Keep the stove at medium heat and allow the cheese to melt
• Butter the bread! With a heavy hand if you like it crispy
• Layer in an order so that your ingredients won’t fall out: cheese, spinach, red onion, avocado, then another layer of cheese
• Slice your avocado into even slices
• You can use a chipotle aioli as a dipping sauce for additional flavor

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Incredible Avocado Grilled Cheese

There is nothing more comforting than sitting down to an incredible Avocado Grilled Cheese and cup of tomato soup. This Avocado Grilled Cheese freshens up the american classic by changing up the cheese and adding avocado, red onion, and spinach.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Slices Sourdough Bread
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 7 Slices Provolone Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Spinach
• 1/4 Red Onion
• 1/2 Avocado

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Instructions

 

• Cut your onion into small pieces, make thin vertical slices in your avocado and roughly chop your spinach.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of butter of butter on one side of the bread. Place the buttered-side down on your pan.
• Add 2 slices of cheese, sprinkle on spinach and red onion, then cover in avocado slices and 1 and 1/2 more slices of cheese.
• Butter another slice of bread and set it on the sandwich, butter side up.
• Cook on medium until golden then flip. Remove from heat once bread is golden and cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

Notes

• This sandwich heats up well! Reheat on the stovetop, air fryer, or even microwave.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrdigerator.

Keyword Air Fryer, Avocado, Vegetarian

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What is Edamame?

Edamame are actually young, green soybeans. Edamame is the whole plant, including the pod. The shell is edible, but not had by everyone. The version used in this salad is called hulled or shelled edamame.

When the edamame is still in the hull it is cooked and seasoned then served as an appetizer in many restaurants. It’s delicious! If you’re looking for a fun and exciting new food to try, have it as a snack, too.

Edamame Nutrition

It may be surprising but edamame is an awesome source of plant based protein. In just one cup of these shelled beans there is nearly 20g of protein. This means edamame is perfect for your meatless Mondays.

Another great aspect to edamame is it’s fiber content. In the same serving there is 8g of fiber. That’s an easy way to pump up the nutrition in your day without even trying. Fiber is great for keeping you regular and your stomach full!

Want me to sweeten the pot? Beyond the protein and fiber edamame also comes along with incredible amounts of vitamins and minerals. If you’re looking to up your vitamin K and folate intake, you’ve found just the thing!

Edamame Salad Ingredients

This salad has a plethora of ingredients that all add up to make for a delicious edamame salad. Each has a reason but here what I think about a few:

• Mixed Greens are the base that allows for a standard flavor yet is more exciting than your basic romaine.
• Jalapeño is the kick! Trust me, unless you like your salads spicy, you don’t need to add much!
• Edamame is the protein source in this salad. Salads are great, but if you are going to be hungry in an hour, what’s the point!? Edamame is a plant based protein powerhouse!
• Sliced Almonds add a crunch and completes this edamame salad.

Some of these items may not be ones you are accustomed to. Use the creation of this salad as an experience. You can interact with some new ingredients, see what you prefer, and begin utilizing them in other meals in your daily life!

Basically, after this edamame salad your whole way of eating salads will be altered.

Assembling Edamame Salad

Although it may seem simple to toss together a salad there is an art to it. I mean, you first eat with your eyes!

• Start with adding the larger toppings then slowly work your way to the smaller ones. This will ensure the small bits won’t fall to the bottom as easily.
• If you are serving your salad immediately, toss your greens with your dressing then, layer on the toppings.
• Try not to just throw everything into the bowl. By putting an ounce of of care into the placement of toppings is just the more beautiful and enticing it will become.

Dressings to Pair with Edamame Salad

This is a salad stuffed with flavors and textures. This means you’ll want a more basic dressing to compliment the salad, rather than compete with it.

I love balsamic vinaigrette and this is the perfect chance to use it. Another dressing option would be to make a simple olive oil one. Mix together: olive oil, salt & pepper, and a squeeze of citrus. If you have any herbs or garlic laying around add those, too!

If you want to lean into the flavor explosion this salad brings pair it with a Thai dressing. If you aren’t up for making your own dressing pick up a bottle of one from your local grocery store. This one is even plant based, making it perfect for your meatless Monday meal!

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Enticing Plant Based Edamame Salad Recipe

Create a flavorful and healthy plant based meal with this Enticing Edamame Salad Recipe. This edamame salad has an incredible amount of flavors and textures that will keep you enticed until the last bite!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Cups Spring Mix
• 1/2 Cup English Cucumber Quartered
• 1/2 Cup Edamame Shelled
• 1/2 Whole Carrot Sliced
• 1/6 Avocado Sliced
• 1/4 Jalapeño Sliced
• 1 Tablespoon Red Onion Diced
• 1 Tablespoon Sliced Almonds
• 1 Tablespoon Green Onion Sliced

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Instructions

 

• Start by cleaning and cutting all ingredients as described.
• Add spring mix to bowl then add toppings.
• Drizzle with dressing of choice. Enjoy!

Keyword Avocado, Carrot, Dinner, Protein, Salad, Vegetarian

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Ingredients for Pita Nachos

Making a batch of pita nacos does require a few ingredients that you make not already have on hand.

Don’t forget, you can always omit or add any ingredients you don’t like! You will need: pita, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, chickpeas, red onion, kalamata olives, dill, and tzatziki.

How To Air Fry Chickpeas

For this recipe you will have to air fry some chickpeas. I you have never done this, don’t fret. It is easy! Actually, if you don’t have an air fryer you can also do this right in your oven.

No matter which method you’ll be using, rinse your chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) and removing the translucent shells. Coat the chickpeas with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and sprinkle with some garlic powder and salt.

If using an air fryer, set it to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 15-18 minutes. If using an oven place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes.

Ta-da! Now you have one of your pita nachos toppings ready to go. You could double the batch and have a healthy, crunchy snack, too!

How To Make Pita Nachos

Start by cleaning and chopping all of your nacho toppings.

Make your pita nachos by laying a layer of pita on a baking tray (I cut a large piece of pita into 8 pieces). Pop this into the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or boil until lightly crisp!

Next, add all of your ingredients to the pita, starting with the largest in size. For me, this was my cucumber. See the photo collage above to see the order I layered the ingredients on.

Pita Nachos Health Notes

These pita nachos are a great healthy meal idea! The Mediterranean diet is said to be one of the ‘healthiest’ ways of eating.

This recipe is packed-full with whole grains from the pita, some protein from the feta, tzatziki, and chickpeas, healthy fats from the olives and tons of veggies! This is an awesome balanced meal. If you are looking to add more protein, try including some chicken.

Not only does the well-balanced nutrition of this recipe maintains or improves general health it also comes with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. These benefits include protection against cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.

Unfortunately, consuming this single meal will not give you these benefits in perpetuity. In order to maintain these results you must change your lifestyle. Good news- There are TONS of recipes, exercise, and lifestyle advice available!

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Light and Refreshing Pita Nachos with Tzatziki Recipe

These Pita Nachos are both a great variety of nacho to change it up from the norm, but also great for you! I have been obsessed with these pita nachos that I have had them for the past three days!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 5 Servings

Ingredients

  

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• 5 Pita Cut into 8 triangle pieces
• 1/2 Cucumber Thick sliced and quartered
• 1 Can Chickpeas Air fried
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 Pint Grape Tomates Quartered
• 1/3 Cup Kalamata Olives Halved
• 1 Cup Feta Crumbled
• 1/2 Whole Red Onion
• 1/2 Cup Tzatziki Purchased
• Fresh Dill Optional

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Instructions

 

• Start by cutting your pita into 8 triangles and lay on a baking sheet. Warm up at 350 for 10 minutes or boil on high until golden.
• Air fry or bake chickpeas as described above.
• Cut cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
• Add ingredients to nachos starting with tzatziki, then chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta, then sprinkle with dill.
• Enjoy immediately!

Keyword Air Fryer, Appetizer, Chickpea, Dinner, Vegetarian

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