Greek Pita Sandwich with Italian Dressing
Elevate your sandwich game with this vibrant Greek Pita Sandwich with Italian Dressing, a quick and healthy meal bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Soft, warm pita bread is smothered with creamy hummus and layered with fresh spinach, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onions. Crumbled feta cheese and briny Kalamata olives add rich, savory notes, while a drizzle of zesty Italian dressing ties it all together with a delightful tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light snack. Serve it folded like a taco for easy eating, and enjoy a delicious, fuss-free Mediterranean-inspired meal! Keywords: Greek pita sandwich, Mediterranean flavors, Italian dressing, quick and healthy meal, vegetarian sandwich.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Italian dressing
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Warm the pita bread: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each piece of pita bread for about 1 minute per side, or until soft and pliable. Set aside.
2. Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
3. Assemble the base: Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus onto one side of each pita bread.
4. Add the spinach: Layer a handful of fresh spinach leaves over the hummus.
5. Add vegetables: Top the spinach with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
6. Sprinkle with feta and olives: Evenly divide the crumbled feta cheese and chopped Kalamata olives among the four pitas.
7. Drizzle with Italian dressing: Lightly drizzle about 1 tablespoon of Italian dressing over each pita sandwich.
8. Season: Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper on each pita for added flavor.
9. Fold and serve: Fold the pita in half like a taco and serve immediately. Enjoy your Greek Pita Sandwich with Italian Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 6104 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.1 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 740 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2215 mg | 47% | |
*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.
