Pita bread salad bowl is one of the easy, delicious and filling salads made with crispy pita bread, chicken, onion, tomato and cucumber. The pita bread is toasted until crunchy which adds an addictive bite to the salad. Everything is mixed with a creamy mayonnaise yogurt spice dressing which adds flavour without being heavy.
Pita Bread Salad Bowl
This pita bread salad bowl is filling and taste amazing. It has all the elements you need. The pita bread is crunchy and the veggies are fresh and the sauce is tangy.
The star of the recipe is the crispy baked pita bread. Instead of nachos or chips, the pita bread is baked till golden crunchy to have the irresistible nacho-like crunch and tossed with vegetables and creamy dressing. That crunch makes this salad more delicious and addictive.
About Pita Bread Salad Bowl
The pita bread salad bowl is made with juicy chicken, onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Everything is tossed together with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic and spices.
This adds so much flavour and tastes so light and filling. Each bite gives you a crunchy, creamy and wholesome feeling.
It is fresh, flavourful and easy to customize. Instead of chicken for the protein in this bowl, you can easily swap with grilled fish, prawns, paneer or tofu.
You can even prepare the dressing ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few days and toss everything together whenever you're ready to eat.
This crispy pita bread salad bowl recipe works perfectly for lunch, dinner, post workout snack or when you want something quick and flavourful.
Similar Recipes
Ingredients
- Pita bread - You can also use whole wheat pita bread, tortilla or readymade nacho chips.
- Onion - Onion adds a mild sharpness and crunch that balances well with the dressing.
- Cooked chicken - You can use grilled, roasted or fried chicken for the salad. For an alternate version, swap with grilled fish, prawn, tofu, paneer or chickpeas.
- Vegetables - you can use tomatoes and cucumber which adds refreshing taste.
- Mayonnaise - Mayonnaise is a rich, creamy dip that makes the dressing delicious and filling. You can use eggless mayonnaise or tahini sauce for an alternate version.
- Yogurt - Use thick yogurt or greek yogurt for a creamy textured dressing,
- Garlic - Garlic adds a mild savoury flavour to the dressing. You can use garlic powder, roasted garlic for a mild taste.
- Spices - I have used spices like cumin and black pepper powder which adds a warm and mild spice flavour to the dressing.
Step by Step Pictures
Pita crisp
1)Take pita bread. I am using my homemade pita.
2)You can bake it whole and then break into pieces. Or cut them into triangles like this.
3)Arrange it on a baking sheet. Place this into the oven to crisp up.
4)Now pita looks crispy and golden. Remove from oven and allow it cool which makes them even more crispy.
Make dressing
5)Take mayonnaise in a bowl. Instead of mayo, you can use garlic sauce or toum too.
6)Add in yogurt. Use thick greek style yogurt.
7)Add in grated garlic. Instead of fresh garlic you can use garlic powder as well.
9)Season the sauce with salt, black pepper powder and cumin powder.
10)Mix well. taste and adjust the seasoning.
Assemble salad
11)Take pita bread in a bowl.
12)Top with shredded chicken on top of pita crisp.
13)Top with sliced onions, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
14)Drizzle top generously with the yogurt sauce. Toss well and serve.
Expert Tips
- Drizzle a little bit of olive oil to the pita bread while tossing for extra flavour and crunch.
- You can also use nachos, tortilla, croutons instead of pita bread for that crunchy texture.
- You can add paprika, chilli flakes, oregano, italian seasoning to the dressing to boost the flavour and aroma.
- Add boiled egg or avocado slices for extra protein and creaminess.
- Pour the dressing just before serving so the pita bread stays crunchy.
Storage & Serving
Store the chicken, crispy pita and vegetables in a separate airtight container. The mayonnaise yogurt garlic dressing can also be refrigerated for up to a week. Toss everything together before serving to keep the pita crunchy and fresh.
Serve the crispy pita bread salad bowl for lunch, dinner or for parties.
FAQ
Yes ! Well both homemade and store bought pita bread will work for this recipe. Just toast or air fry them for extra crunch.
Definitely ! You can make it spicy by adding chilli sauce, chilli oil, chilli flakes over for a little spice kick.
Yes ! Any leftover meat like grilled or roasted chicken, prawn, fish works perfectly. Just chop and toss it with dressing.
Definitely ! Instead of toasting the pita bread, stuff the bread with the vegetable and creamy dressing for a quick and filling meal.
📖 Get Recipe
Pita Bread Salad Bowl Recipe (Pita Salad)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 no Pita bread
- 1 medium Onion peeled & sliced
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken shredded
- 1 large Tomato deseeded and chopped
- 1 medium Cucumber chopped
For Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 clove Garlic peeled & minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
Instructions
- Take pita bread. Cut into triangles. Pop that in a baking sheet and bake in a 150 degree C oven for 12 to 15 mins till it is golden. Set aside to cool.
- Mix salad dressing ingredients together in a bowl till creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Now divide the pita chips between two bowl, top with onions, cooked chicken, tomatoes and cucumber and pour dressing on top. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Tried this Recipe
Mention @yummytummyaarthi or tag #yummytummyaarthi!Similar Recipes
Italian chicken salad : This is a protein rich salad made with grilled chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and a homemade Italian dressing. It is full of flavours and works perfectly for lunch, dinner or post workout snack.
Prawn salad : This is a quick and delicious salad made with grilled prawns, avocado and tossed with milk cream dressing. It is a perfect refreshing salad for lunch or dinner.
Leave a Reply