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Greek Salad Pita Pockets


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and refreshing meal filled with fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and briny Kalamata olives, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium cucumbers, diced
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 100g Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 whole pita bread

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and chop cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion, crumble the feta cheese, and halve the Kalamata olives.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Cut each pita bread in half and carefully open each pocket.
  7. Stuff each pita pocket with the salad mixture, aiming for a generous filling.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Consider variations such as adding bell peppers or fresh herbs. Serve with a side of extra dressing for those who prefer more moisture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Greek salad, pita pockets, Mediterranean, healthy, vegetarian