Description
Greek Salad Pita Pockets are a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Each warm pita is generously stuffed with a delightful mix of crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick lunches, these pockets are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit any dietary preference. Enjoy a burst of freshness and flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium pita breads
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers, then halve the cherry tomatoes. Combine them in a mixing bowl with the sliced red onion.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano; pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Cut each pita bread in half to create pockets; warm them in the oven if desired.
- Generously stuff each pita pocket with the salad mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to your filling. To make it vegan-friendly, swap traditional feta for a plant-based alternative. Store any leftover filling separately from pitas to keep them fresh.