Description
This Delicious Greek Salad Pita Pockets recipe features fresh, vibrant ingredients tossed in a classic Mediterranean dressing, served inside whole wheat pita pockets. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying lunch or light main course, it combines crunchy vegetables, tangy feta, and olives with optional creamy hummus or tzatziki for an easy, no-cook meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat pita pockets
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional
- Hummus or tzatziki for spreading inside the pitas
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, pitted and sliced kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped romaine or mixed greens, and chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure all components are coated with the dressing.
- Prepare the Pita Pockets: Warm the whole wheat pita pockets slightly if desired to make them more pliable. Carefully cut each pita pocket in half to create separate pockets ready for filling.
- Assemble Pita Pockets: If using, spread a thin layer of hummus or tzatziki on the inside of each pita half for extra creaminess and flavor. Then, generously fill each pita half with the dressed Greek salad mixture.
- Serve: Serve the filled pita pockets immediately to maintain a fresh, crisp texture and enjoy as a healthy lunch or light main course.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad for a protein boost and heartier meal.
- The salad mixture can be prepared ahead of time, but stuff the pita pockets just before serving to prevent sogginess.
