GREEK PITA SALAD

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Make and share this Greek Pita Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 English cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 souvlaki pita bread, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1 garlic clove, finely-minced
1/4 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 tomatoes, chopped fine
1 small red onions, chopped into 1/4 inch dice or 1/4 cup diced red onion
2 ounces feta cheese or 55 g feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
sumac (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place rack in middle of oven.
  • In a sieve, sprinkle cucumber with a pinch of salt, let drain for 20 minutes, and pat dry.
  • Put pita pieces in a large baking pan, drizzle with 2 tblsps olive oil, toss to coat, season with salt and bake, shaking pan occasionally, for 20-22 minutes, or until golden-brown and crisp.
  • Check on them after the first 15 minutes to make sure they're browning evenly and re-distribute. Let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice and garlic. Season to taste. Whisk until emulsified.
  • Stir in bell pepper, tomato, onion, feta, parsley, mint, pita pieces and cucumber, and season to taste. Toss salad to combine well.
  • Distribute between two large plates, sprinkle with sumac, if using and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 669.2, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 11.7

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