Greek Sausage in Pita Sandwiches with Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Sausage in Pita Sandwiches with Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped cucumber; 1 small clove garlic, minced with 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons shredded fresh mint leaves; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cups arugula leaves; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into paper-thin rounds; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound Greek Pork and Beef Sausage (page 52), formed into twelve 1 1/4-inch balls; 6 pita breads

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped cucumber
1 small clove garlic, minced with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons shredded fresh mint leaves
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups arugula leaves
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into paper-thin rounds
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pound Greek Pork and Beef Sausage (page 52), formed into twelve 1 1/4-inch balls
6 pita breads

1
To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix.
2
Cover and refrigerate until using, or for up for 2 days.
3
To prepare the pita toppings, combine the tomatoes, basil, and salt in a small bowl and toss to mix.
4
Combine the arugula, bell pepper, chickpeas, feta, and oil in a medium bowl and toss to mix.
5
Prepare a medium-hot grill.
6
Place the sausage balls on the grill rack directly over the heat and grill, turning frequently, until browned all around and no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes.
7
Just before the sausage balls are ready, lightly char the pita breads on both sides on the grill, about 30 seconds per side.
8
Or, toast them in a toaster oven until beginning to turn golden.
9
To serve, place 2 sausage balls in the center of each pita.
10
Top with the arugula salad, then the tomatoes, dividing them evenly.
11
Drizzle the yogurt sauce over all, fold, and enjoy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped cucumber, 1 small clove garlic, minced with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons shredded fresh mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Greek Sausage in Pita Sandwiches with Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Sausage in Pita Sandwiches with Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Sauce

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