Grilled Pita Salad
Transform your salad game with this vibrant Grilled Pita Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Featuring smoky, char-grilled pita bread tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is a refreshing yet satisfying meal or side. The zesty lemon-tahini dressing, infused with garlic and a touch of olive oil, ties everything together with its creamy, tangy perfection. Optional crumbled feta adds a savory finish, making this salad a versatile crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light summer gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces pita bread
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush the pita bread on both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
Grill the pita for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly charred and crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the pita cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Finely chop the parsley and mint.
In a small bowl, zest and juice the lemon. Whisk the lemon juice and zest with tahini, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing. If the dressing is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Tear or cut the grilled pita into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large salad bowl.
Add the chopped vegetables, parsley, and mint to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
Drizzle the salad with the lemon-tahini dressing and toss again to evenly coat the ingredients.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 690 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 829 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 2683.1 mg | 14906% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*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.
