Mediterranean Pita

Quick, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Pita recipe is a vibrant tribute to classic Mediterranean cuisine. Featuring whole wheat pita bread as the base, it's generously loaded with creamy hummus, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, briny kalamata olives, and tender baby spinach. A drizzle of homemade olive oil and lemon dressing infused with oregano ties all the ingredients together, while crumbled feta cheese adds the perfect savory touch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and satisfying pita is perfect for busy weeknights, light lunches, or a colorful addition to your picnic menu. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, this recipe is a delicious way to embrace the Mediterranean diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread
• 1 cup hummus
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Dice the cucumber into small cubes, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the kalamata olives if they are not already pre-sliced.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and baby spinach.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a simple dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until well coated. Set aside.

Step 5

Warm the pita bread slightly by toasting it in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute per side or directly in the oven for a few minutes if desired.

Step 6

Spread a generous layer of hummus on one side of each warm pita bread.

Step 7

Top the hummus with the dressed vegetable mixture, distributing it evenly among the 4 pita breads.

Step 8

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the vegetables for an added layer of creamy, tangy flavor.

Step 9

Fold each pita in half or roll it up slightly to make it easier to hold and serve immediately. Enjoy your Mediterranean Pita!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1190.8 grams (1190.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2055

Total Fat 120.00g	154%
Saturated Fat 23.70g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.00g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 5583mg	243%
Total Carbohydrate 203.50g	74%
Dietary Fiber 40.90g	146%
Total Sugars 18.10g
Protein 56.70g	113%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 753mg	58%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 1922mg	41%

*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: 50.9%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 38.4%