Description
A delightful and healthy meal with soft pita bread filled with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty garlic-lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- Pita Bread (whole wheat or traditional)
- Fresh Baby Spinach (2 cups)
- Kalamata Olives (1/2 cup, sliced)
- Cucumbers (1 cup, diced)
- Tomatoes (1 cup, diced)
- Feta Cheese (3/4 cup, crumbled)
- Fresh Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons, fresh-squeezed)
- Olive Oil (3 tablespoons, extra virgin)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Hummus (optional, for spreading)
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine the Vegetables: In another bowl, mix spinach, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- Toss with Vinaigrette: Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss gently.
- Prepare the Pita: Cut the pita bread in half to create pockets.
- Spread Hummus: Spread a layer of hummus inside each pita pocket (if using).
- Stuff the Pitas: Fill each pita pocket with the vegetable and feta mixture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
Use the freshest vegetables for the best flavor. Store any leftovers separately to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg