Salad Stuffed Pita Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Salad Stuffed Pita Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup bottled vinaigrette; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon cilantro; 1 pinch ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 teaspoons lemon juice (to taste); ¼ cup sweet onion, sliced paper thin; 12 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 12 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 3 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled; 10 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; 1 cup prepared hummus; 2 pita breads; 8 of fresh mint, leaves or 8 cilantro leaves; 8 butter lettuce leaves or 8 other lettuce

Servings: persons

½ cup bottled vinaigrette
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon cilantro
1 pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 teaspoons lemon juice (to taste)
¼ cup sweet onion, sliced paper thin
12 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
12 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
3 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled
10 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup prepared hummus
2 pita breads
8 of fresh mint, leaves or 8 cilantro leaves
8 butter lettuce leaves or 8 other lettuce

1
To prepare vinaigrette: Whisk together bottled vinaigrette, mint or cilantro and cayenne.
2
Adjust the flavor with a little lemon juice.
3
To prepare sandwiches: In a bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, cucumber, feta and olives.
4
Toss with half of the vinaigrette.
5
Combine hummus with remaining vinaigrette.
6
Cut each pita bread in half and open up the pockets.
7
Spread a quarter of the hummus mixture in each half, then stuff with the vegetable salad, mint or cilantro leaves and lettuce leaves.
8
If not serving immediately, wrap the sandwiches in aluminum foil and refrigerate.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup bottled vinaigrette, 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 pinch ground red pepper (cayenne), 2 teaspoons lemon juice (to taste), and more.

Yes, Salad Stuffed Pita Sandwiches 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salad Stuffed Pita Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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