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May 15, 2013

Stuff It {Recipe: Cobb Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets}

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Cobb Salad Stuffed Pita PocketsI’m crying uncle to my schedule…

And from what I can tell the rest of you are feeling the same strain. Since when did May feel more like the holidays with all the running around and stuffed calendars? From graduations to birthday parties to sports practices and games every night of the week, things have gotten a little out of control around here. 

The funny thing is, I pride myself on not over-scheduling my kids… but when you multiply a somewhat normal schedule by four kids things get a little out of control. No one ever warned me that four kids meant 4 times the homework, 4 times the spelling tests, 4 times the sports schedules, 4 times the chaos. Reasonably I should have known, but that’s not the kind of stuff you think about when deciding how many kids to have.  Of course, I wouldn’t change having four kids for anything. Instead, I do what I can do to make bits and pieces of our life a little less crazy…namely dinner.

Ingredients for cobb salad stuffed pitasQuick nutritious meals that can be put together in just a few minutes save the day for us.

I love pita pockets for quick meals on the go – which is exactly what we are these days… on the go. Pitas are so versatile, but one of my favorite ways to stuff them is with Cobb Salad fillings. Delicious California Avocados, hard boiled eggs, bacon, chicken and ham for protein, and tomatoes and lettuce for additional nutrients. Drizzle a little Creamy Avocado Ranch salad dressing on top and you have a filling and tasty meal you can grab and go!

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Also, if you want to do a cheater version of this recipe, dice up a fresh California Avocado, then head to your store salad bar for the other fixings. Hey… when in survival mode, you pretty much have to do whatever you have to do to just get by!

Cobb Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets
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Cobb Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets

This "recipe" can be thrown together in a jiffy... perfect for a quick weeknight meal on the go!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh California Avocado diced
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 hard boiled egg diced
  • 1 grilled chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup cooked ham diced
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon diced
  • 4 Pita Pocket Halves (I prefer this homemade recipe or Oroweat 8 Grain Pocket Thins
  • Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe here

Instructions

  1. Open a pita pocket and layer lettuce first, then add additional ingredients until "stuffed". Drizzle with Creamy Avocado Ranch dressing.

Make sure to check out my fellow California Avocado Commission Ambassadors for more, great California Avocado recipes:

  • Shawn from I Wash You Dry
  • Rachel from A Southern Fairytale
  • Dara from Cookin’ Canuck

Disclosure: This recipe was created on behalf of my partnership with the California Avocado Commission. I’m honored to be a compensated 2013 brand ambassador for CAC. All opinions expressed are my own. For more great recipes visit the California Avocado Commission website and follow them on Facebook and Twitter. 

 

 

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Filed Under: Previous, Sandwich Tagged With: California avocados, cobb salad, Dinner, food, pita pockets, quick, recipe

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  1. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    Such a satisfying sandwich as we head into warmer months.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      May 15, 2013 at 10:35 pm

      And yay for that… it’s finally warm! Hope you had a nice time in NY and got to visit Fish eddy’s 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tieghan says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    Perfect warm weather salad!!

    Hope you find some down times onces schools out!

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    • Kristen says

      May 16, 2013 at 9:52 am

      Thank you – one week left and then we’ll be free from the strains of a school schedule! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Bree {Skinny Mommy} says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    I hear ya on the schedules! This pita looks terrific!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      May 16, 2013 at 9:53 am

      It’s crazy these days, isn’t it? Summer is right around the corner though. Yay!

      Reply
  4. Deb Clem-Buckert says

    May 16, 2013 at 7:14 am

    We are maxed out too. At least school is almost out!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      May 16, 2013 at 9:53 am

      Thank goodness for that, right? I think 😉

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:26 am

    I can’t even imagine what Mays are like for everyone with school-aged kiddos…I feel like I’m maxed out and it’s just me, my hubby and my baby boy! The pitas look amazing though…my hubby is obsessed with cobb salads, and I like the idea of mixing it up just a bit 😉

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  6. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Mmmmm, this is exactly what I would make for myself if I could pick out the perfect lighter meal! Lovely recipe, Kristen!

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  7. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Ohh this looks so fresh and delicious! Perfect for the warmer weather 🙂

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  8. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I am totally in survival mode! Sheesh! This looks perfect and easy to toss together for lunch or dinner.

    Reply
  9. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:42 am

    I have one kid and feel like I’m pressed for time. So amazed how people can get things done with multiple kids and schedules. These pita pocket looks fab.

    Reply
  10. Lara says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Would be so tempted to stuff a falafel in with that too…

    Reply
  11. Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego) says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Love this pita pockets recipe. For me, it’s not just perfect for quick, on-the-go meals. It’s also great for those times when you feel lazy and not really up to cooking anything.

    Reply
  12. Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Love it! It’s so essential to have healthy grab-and-go meals like this on hand 🙂 Looks delish!

    Reply
  13. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    I haven’t had a pita sandwich in forever omg I need to pick some up or *Gasp* attempt to make some soon.

    Reply
  14. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    My favorite salad…stuffed in a pita! (Um, why haven’t I thought of this?) Thanks for a perfect light summer sandwich recipe, Kristen! xo

    Reply
  15. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:10 am

    I am totally feeling the May stress, too. I had no idea that having three in school would make things that much busier. Lately I feel like I am flying by the seat of my pants with meal planning, and that has not been a fun ride. 🙂 My summer goal is to come up with a list of easy, healthy go-to meals that will save us on crazy-busy days. We still have three more weeks of school. We are counting down the days!

    Reply
  16. nessa says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:11 am

    These look great!

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  17. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:28 am

    We are living parallel lives! We are constantly on the go-love this healthy dinner option!

    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    May 17, 2013 at 9:51 am

    That looks heavenly! I am so into salads lately, and that looks like a perfect way to have a salad. 🙂

    Reply
  19. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:50 am

    This is such a great idea for a quick dinner! This time of year is so hectic and we still have another month+ of school left in NJ!
    Pinning!

    Reply
  20. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    These look SO yummy! Your homemade pita bread looks amazing, I can’t wait to give your recipe a try!

    Reply
  21. Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Oh goodness, this looks amazing 🙂 I love pita!

    Reply
  22. Linda says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:14 am

    My family loves stuffed pita. I will try this one for sure.

    Reply
  23. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    This is such a great idea for a healthy, delicious weeknight meal! Love your colorful photos!

    Reply

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