HEARTY PITA SPINACH SALAD

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Greek flavors combine in perfect harmony for a main dish you won't be able to stop munching. Serve this with a tall glass of lemonade or iced tea and enjoy it alfresco some summer night. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 whole pita breads
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 cup Greek vinaigrette, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
1 cup pitted Greek olives
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut pita breads into strips; arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt and pepper; brush over pita strips. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crisp, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Add 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Arrange spinach on a serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives, onion and beef mixture. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 49g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.