Honeycrisp Apple Turkey Salad Pita Pockets

Honeycrisp apples, a snappy Minnesota-bred variety, lend sweet crunch to this no-cook turkey salad. Cubed breast, grapes, and walnuts meet a lemony yogurt-mayo dressing, then tuck into soft pita for an easy lunch.

Serves 4 · 20 min prep

Estimate for one serving

• 410 cal
• 34g protein
• 38g carbs
• 15g fat

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Ingredients

• 12 oz diced cooked turkey breast
• 2 medium Honeycrisp apples
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 whole-wheat pita breads
• 8 butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. 1Dice the cooked turkey breast into small, even cubes so every bite of the salad has protein.
2. 2Core the Honeycrisp apples and cut them into neat 1/2-inch cubes, leaving the skin on for color and crunch; immediately toss with lemon juice to keep them bright.
3. 3Thinly slice the celery and halve the red grapes; roughly chop the toasted walnuts if the pieces are large.
4. 4In a large bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. 5Add the diced turkey, apple cubes, celery, grapes, and walnuts to the dressing; fold gently until everything is evenly coated and the salad looks fresh and speckled with green dill.
6. 6Taste and adjust seasoning—the apples should taste crisp and sweet-tart against the savory turkey and tangy yogurt.
7. 7Warm the pita breads briefly in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds so they become pliable and easy to open without tearing.
8. 8Carefully split each pita to form a pocket and line the inside with one or two butter lettuce leaves to create a moisture barrier.
9. 9Spoon a generous amount of the apple-turkey salad into each pita pocket, packing it lightly so it holds together but does not burst the bread.
10. 10Serve immediately or wrap tightly in parchment for lunchboxes; the salad stays crisp for several hours thanks to the sturdy Honeycrisp apples and cool yogurt dressing.
11. 11If packing ahead, keep the salad and pitas separate and assemble at midday for maximum crunch.