Pita Bread Salad
Fresh, zesty, and delightfully crunchy, this Pita Bread Salad is a vibrant twist on a classic Mediterranean favorite. Bursting with colorful cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Toasted pita bread pieces bring an irresistible crunch, perfectly balanced by a tangy lemon and red wine vinegar dressing infused with the warm flavors of sumac and cumin. Whether you top it with crumbled feta for an extra layer of creaminess or keep it light and vegan, this salad is an effortless crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a healthy lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing addition to any summer gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces pita bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sumac powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces or 1-inch squares. Place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
Toast the pita pieces in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
Meanwhile, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, and thinly slice the red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, discarding any thick stems. Add everything to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sumac, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the salad dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the crispy pita bread pieces to the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch. Toss lightly to distribute them throughout the salad.
Optional: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad for added flavor and richness.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, delicious Pita Bread Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3086 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 822 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1991 mg | 42% | |
*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.
