Herbed Toasted Pita Salad Recipe

Name: Herbed Toasted Pita Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita breads with pockets; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups); 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup sliced scallions; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 English cucumber, cored, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

3 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita breads with pockets
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups)
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 English cucumber, cored, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Split each pita into 2 rounds and toast on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Allow pitas to cool and break into bite-sized pieces.
4
Set aside.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper.
6
Add the oil and whisk to incorporate.
7
Toss the lettuce, parsley, scallions, mint, cucumber, and tomatoes together in a large bowl.
8
Right before serving, add the pita and dressing to the salad.
9
Toss well to coat.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita breads with pockets, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Herbed Toasted Pita Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Herbed Toasted Pita Salad

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