Party Pitas
Elevate your next gathering with these vibrant and delicious Party Pitas—mini handheld bites packed with Mediterranean flavors! Perfect for entertaining, these easy-to-make pita pockets feature a creamy layer of hummus, a medley of fresh veggies like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, and a sprinkle of tangy crumbled feta. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice brings everything together, while sliced kalamata olives and chopped parsley add depth and color. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this effortless recipe is ideal for parties, picnics, or as a light appetizer. Serve them fresh and watch them disappear from the platter!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces mini pita breads
- 1 cup hummus (plain or flavored)
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the mini pita breads in half to create pockets, if they are not pre-sliced.
Step 2
Spread a generous tablespoon of hummus inside each pita pocket as a base layer.
Step 3
In a medium-sized bowl, combine diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 4
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetable mixture. Add salt and black pepper, then toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 5
Stuff each pita pocket with the prepared vegetable mixture, taking care not to overfill.
Step 6
Garnish the filled pockets with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and added flavor.
Step 7
Arrange the stuffed pitas on a serving platter and optionally serve with extra hummus or tzatziki on the side.
Step 8
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1083.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1726.4 |
| Total Fat 68.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 53.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4883.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 226.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.7g | |
| Protein 56.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 543.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1686.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories