
Peach-Basil Chicken Salad Pita Packs with Fresh Corn
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 1/2 cups ripe peaches, diced
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 whole-wheat pita pockets
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 1Dice the cooked chicken into small, even pieces and place them in a medium mixing bowl.
- 2Pit and dice the ripe peaches so the pieces are roughly the same size as the chicken, then add them to the bowl.
- 3Stir in the fresh corn kernels, finely diced celery, and basil chiffonade for color and herbal lift.
- 4In a separate small bowl combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and lightly sweet-tart.
- 5Pour the dressing over the chicken-peach mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly coated without crushing the fruit.
- 6Taste and adjust salt or lemon so the salad tastes bright and balanced for a packed lunch.
- 7Warm the pita pockets briefly if desired, then carefully open each one and line with butter lettuce leaves to keep the filling from sogging the bread.
- 8Spoon the peach-basil chicken salad generously into each pita, dividing it evenly.
- 9Wrap each stuffed pita in parchment or place in lunch containers; the salad can be made ahead and the pitas filled just before eating.
- 10Serve chilled or cool for a light yet satisfying midday meal that uses the last peak peaches alongside sweet corn.