Best Spinach Pita Salad Recipes

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GRILLED LAMB WITH GREEK SPINACH PITA SALAD



Grilled Lamb with Greek Spinach Pita Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 1/2 pounds lamb tenderloin, trimmed of fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pocketless pita breads
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces baby spinach
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

Steps:

  • To marinate the lamb, whisk together 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic and oregano in a medium baking dish. Add the lamb and turn to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  • Heat your grill to high.
  • Remove the lamb from the marinade and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place on the grill and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the lamb over and continue grilling to medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • While the lamb is resting, brush each pita on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and slightly crisp, approximately 30 seconds per side.
  • To make the salad, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper to taste, and the honey in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified. Add the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, olives and feta to the bowl and toss to combine.
  • Top each pita with some of the salad and top with several slices of the lamb.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE PITA CROUTONS



Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese Pita Croutons image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Spring     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the croutons
a 7-inch pita pocket, halved crosswise and separated to form 4 semicircles
2 1/2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) soft milk goat cheese such as Montrachet
1/4 cup walnuts, minced
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
3/4 pound spinach (about 1 bunch), coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Make the croutons:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the rough sides of the pita evenly with the goat cheese, season them with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the cheese, pressing them in gently. Cut the pita into 1-inch pieces and bake the croutons, on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden.
  • In a large salad bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the spinach, the tomatoes, and the croutons, and toss the salad well.

SPINACH-PITA SALAD



Spinach-Pita Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/4 sliced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain. Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, and salt and pepper. Brush 2 pitas with some of the seasoned oil, then toss 2 cups cherry tomatoes in the rest. Cook the pitas in a grill pan until marked, then tear into pieces. Grill the tomatoes until marked. Toss the pita and tomatoes with 6 cups baby spinach, 1/4 sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup kalamata olives, the onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup chopped dill, and salt and pepper.
  • Serves: 3
  • Calories: 365
  • Total Fat: 23 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Protein: 7 grams
  • Total carbohydrates: 37 grams
  • Sugar: 4 grams
  • Fiber: 7 grams
  • Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
  • Sodium: 716 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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

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.

ON-THE-GO SPINACH PITA SALAD



On-the-Go Spinach Pita Salad image

Take your spinach salad on the go! This one's made with crunchy walnut pieces, tart dried cranberries, and spooned into pita bread halves.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 1 filled pita half each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups packed spinach leaves, chopped
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss spinach with walnuts, cranberries and dressing.
  • Spoon evenly into pita halves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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