Feta Pita Appetizer
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible Feta Pita Appetizer, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's as vibrant as it is flavorful. Perfectly crisped pita bread serves as the base for a creamy, tangy spread made with crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, and a hint of garlic and lemon. Topped with fresh, colorful layers of juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion, this appetizer is finished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a dash of oregano for authentic Greek flair. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or as a light, refreshing snack. Serve it whole or cut into wedges—each bite brims with bold, refreshing flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 1 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, diced Cucumber
- 0.25 cup, finely diced Red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the pita bread on a baking sheet and brush each piece lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes, or until warm and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, remaining olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Spread the feta-yogurt mixture evenly over the warm pita bread.
Top each pita with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely diced red onion.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Cut the pitas into wedges or leave them whole for serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 798 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 6% | |
*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.
