Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches

Vegetarian
Health score
16%
Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches
45 min.
6
157kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches! Perfectly balanced, this vegetarian delight combines the freshness of crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes with the rich, tangy taste of crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives, all enveloped in soft pita bread. Whether you’re looking for an easy appetizer, a light meal, or a delicious snack, these pita sandwiches are sure to please.

Prepared in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings with friends and family. The dishes light and refreshing qualities make it a standout choice for any occasion, leading to an explosion of flavors with every bite. With a calorie count of only 157 kcal per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nutrient-rich meal packed with protein and healthy fats.

What’s more, the versatility of Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches means that they can be served as an impressive antipasti platter or as a starter to kick off a larger meal. The simple yet flavorful Mediterranean ingredients are bound to impress both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, making this recipe a surefire crowd-pleaser. So, gather your fresh ingredients, and let’s embark on a culinary journey to Greece—one delicious sandwich at a time!

Ingredients

  •  cucumber peeled halved seeded cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons kalamata olives black pitted chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads trimmed
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce loosely packed thinly sliced ()
  • cups tomatoes diced seeded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
  2. Add next 4 ingredients and toss to combine. Season salad with salt and pepper. Carefully open pita breads at cut end. Fill each with salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein9.56%
Fat76.62%
Carbs13.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.33
Glycemic Load
1.34
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.148695500001%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.37mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:156.63kcal
7.83%
Fat:13.75g
21.16%
Saturated Fat:3.85g
24.04%
Carbohydrates:5.58g
1.86%
Net Carbohydrates:3.88g
1.41%
Sugar:2.37g
2.63%
Cholesterol:16.82mg
5.61%
Sodium:268.07mg
11.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.86g
7.72%
Vitamin A:2592.63IU
51.85%
Vitamin K:39.48µg
37.6%
Folate:54.07µg
13.52%
Vitamin C:10.32mg
12.51%
Calcium:120.71mg
12.07%
Vitamin E:1.81mg
12.07%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.79%
Phosphorus:94.93mg
9.49%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.43%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.83%
Potassium:264.66mg
7.56%
Fiber:1.7g
6.79%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.62%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.32%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.25%
Magnesium:19.95mg
4.99%
Copper:0.09mg
4.48%
Iron:0.8mg
4.43%
Selenium:3.02µg
4.31%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.91%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.1%
Source:Epicurious