Greek Pita Flatbread With Watermelon

Photo provided by the National Watermelon Promotion Board Savory watermelon recipes are gaining in popularity. This Greek Pita Flatbread pairs the cool melon with cooked chicken and tangy Greek yogurt.

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Greek Pita Flatbread With Watermelon

Makes 2 flatbreads. Recipe is from the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

4 wedges seeded watermelon

1 cup diced cooked chicken

1 tbl. chopped cilantro

2 tbls. Greek yogurt

1/4 tsp. garlic salt

Dash cayenne pepper

2 whole pita breads, halved or whole-grain flatbreads

1/4 cup prepared spreadable herb cheese

4 large lettuce leaves

1. Place sliced watermelon on paper towels to remove excess liquid.

2. Mix chicken, cilantro, yogurt, garlic salt and cayenne. Spread inside surfaces of pita bread halves with herbed cheese and fill each with about 1/4 cup chicken mixture.

3. Arrange watermelon and lettuce in pita bread.