California Avocado Chicken Pita Pockets with a Quinoa Salad and Yogurt Mint Dressing

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 Fresh California Avocado*, peeled, pitted and sliced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled or roasted, diced
4 pita breads
As needed Quinoa Salad (recipe follows)
As needed Yogurt Mint Dressing (recipe follows)
4 cups baby spinach

Quinoa Salad (Yield: 2 cups)

6 oz. red quinoa, cooked
3 oz. white quinoa, cooked
1 oz. sundried cranberries
2 scallions, sliced
1 shallot, finely diced
3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. tamari
1/4 tsp. sugar
As needed Salt and pepper to taste

Yogurt Mint Dressing (Yield: 3/4 cup)

2 oz. plain yogurt
2 lemons, juiced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
1 Tbsp. chives, chopped
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. sumac (optional)
As needed Salt and pepper to taste

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.