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10 Minute meals – Mediterranean Pita Pizza and Super Chicken Salad

Posted July 29, 2010

By Jennifer Gibson

Looking to spice up your week night meals? Don’t resort to take out – try these tasty [healthy] recipes that are sure to give your taste buds a kick! Read more..

Mediterranean Chicken Pita Pizza

Ingredients (per pizza)

  • 1 large whole wheat pita
  • 2-3 Tbsp tomato or pesto sauce
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Green Olives
  • Spinach
  • 2-3 oz. skinless/ boneless chicken breast

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Spoon tomato sauce on to the pita
  • Add diced garlic, spinach leaves, tomato, chicken breast, olives and feta cheese
  • Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes until spinach leaves are crispy and the bottom of the pita is lightly brown

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 394
  • Carbs: 50 grams
  • Protein: 28 grams
  • Fat: 10 grams

Super Chicken Salad

Ingredients (per large salad)

For salad:

  • 2-4 cups lettuce
  • 2 Tbsp chickpeas
  • 1 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp sliced olives
  • 4-8 sliced strawberries

For salad dressing:

  • 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Mrs.Dash Seasoning
  • Pinch of brown sugar

Instructions

  • Add spinach, chickpeas, olives, goat cheese, strawberries, chicken, and olives to a large bowl, and mix
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Mrs.Dash Seasoning and brown sugar and a separate bowl to make the salad dressing
  • Add the dressing to the salad and mix until evenly coated

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 171
  • Carbs: 20 grams
  • Protein: 7 grams
  • Fat: 7 grams

Enjoy these tasty week night meals!

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