Greek Pita Salad

Bursting with Mediterranean freshness, this vibrant Greek Pita Salad combines crunchy toasted pita chips, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny Kalamata olives with creamy crumbled feta and freshly chopped parsley. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of garlic and oregano, this recipe brings bold Greek flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish, this salad balances delightful textures and flavors in every bite. Serve immediately to savor the crispness of the pita and the irresistible tanginess of the dressing!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium English cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 pieces Pita bread
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the pita bread into small triangles or bite-sized pieces. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Toast the pita pieces in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Meanwhile, dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Add these to a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Add the Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.

Step 8

Just before serving, add the toasted pita chips to the salad bowl and toss lightly to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Greek Pita Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1277.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1747.3

Total Fat 127.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 5756.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.1g
Protein 44.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1273.6mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2165.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 26.1%