middle eastern pita salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 249.2
  • Total Fat: 16.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 277.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

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Introduction

Prepare about 10 minutes in advance to give hte pita a chance to absorb the dressing and soften
Double the recipe for four servings and the measurements will make more sense.
Prepare about 10 minutes in advance to give hte pita a chance to absorb the dressing and soften
Double the recipe for four servings and the measurements will make more sense.

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    One 7-inch whole wheat pita, toasted until crisp
    1 cup peeled, diced cucumber
    1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (halved cherries are good)
    3/8 cup tightly packed, finely chopped parsley
    1/6 cup pitted black olives, halved or coarsley chopped
    1/8 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

    for the dressing
    1/8 cup olive oil
    1.5-2 tbsp lemon juice
    1/4 tsp minced garlic
    1/4 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. Break the pita into 1-inch bits
2. In a medium sized bowl, combine all salad ingredients
3. In a small jar, combine the dressing ingredients. Put the lid on the jar and shake well. Pour over the salad and toss until thoroughly mixed.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LYNNWELLY.