Greek Turkey Mini Pita Sandwich

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12- to 13-ounce) unseasoned turkey tenderloin*
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small (1 cup) cucumber
  • chopped
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 4 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend
  • cut into quarters
  • 8 (5-inch) mini whole wheat pita pockets**
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup grape tomatoes
  • sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut turkey tenderloin into 8 (about 1/2-inch thick) slices.
  2. Place all marinade ingredients into large resealable plastic food bag; add turkey pieces.
  3. Tightly seal bag.Turn several times to coat turkey well.
  4. Place in 13x9-inch pan.
  5. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 30 minutes.
  6. Combine all tzatziki sauce ingredients in medium bowl; mix well.
  7. Refrigerate sauce until serving time.
  8. Heat gas grill on medium-high or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
  9. Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade.
  10. Place turkey slices onto grill.
  11. Grill, turning once, 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F and is no longer pink.
  12. Top each turkey slice with 2 quarters cheese during last minute of cooking.
  13. Cut 1-inch slice off one side of each pita pocket to create small opening.
  14. Tuck cut piece of pita inside pocket.
  15. Spoon about 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce into each pocket, spreading sauce to coat bread.
  16. Place spinach leaves, tomatoes slices and turkey slices into each pocket.
  17. *Substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts.
  18. **Substitute (5-inch) white pita pockets.
  19. If you cannot find mini pita pockets, use full-sized pita pockets and cut each in half.
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