Not all monsters are messy! These Monster Pitas are quick, fresh, and filled with flavor—perfect for a healthy Halloween lunch that still feels festive. Packed with shredded chicken, crisp apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy nuts, it’s the kind of “creature creation” you won’t mind your little monsters devouring. Think chicken salad, but with a fun spooky twist and a big bite of fall sweetness.
Ingredients (makes 4 servings): • 4 low-fat pitas • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken • 1 tub plain Greek yogurt or 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 apple, cored and diced • ½ cup seedless grapes, halved • ⅓ cup dried pomegranate • ⅓ cup toasted walnuts or toasted almonds • Pepper to taste
Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, yogurt (or mayo), apples, grapes, dried pomegranate, and nuts if using. 2. Season with pepper and stir until evenly coated. 3. Spoon mixture into pita pockets. 4. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired. 5. Toast lightly for a warm, melty touch—or serve chilled for a crisp, refreshing lunch.
🎃 Halloween Fact: The word monster comes from the Latin monstrum, meaning “omen” or “warning.” Early tales said monsters appeared as signs of things to come… but we say they’re just signs you’re about to have a great lunch!
👻 Spooky Serving Idea: Cut little triangle “teeth” into the top edge of each pita so it looks like a monster mouth stuffed with filling. Add two olive slices on toothpicks for eyes, and you’ve got lunch that smiles back—right before you bite it!
