Pizza Salad Pita Pockets

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Bring together the best of both worlds with these Pizza Salad Pita Pockets—a handheld twist on two classic favorites! Featuring warm, toasty whole wheat pita pockets stuffed with a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, mixed greens, pepperoni, black olives, and melty mozzarella, this recipe combines fresh salad flavors with all the savory goodness of pizza. Tossed in a zesty pizza sauce dressing infused with Italian seasoning, olive oil, and a hint of spice, every bite bursts with bold and satisfying taste. Perfect for quick lunches, picnics, or an easy dinner, these pita pockets are ready in just 20 minutes and offer a portable, wholesome meal everyone will love.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 4 pieces Whole wheat pita pockets
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 cups Mixed greens
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 16 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup Prepared pizza sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Warm the pita pockets in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side or until slightly toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber into small cubes.

4. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mixed greens, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and black olives.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together pizza sauce, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to evenly coat.

7. Slice each pita pocket halfway open to create a pocket for stuffing.

8. Carefully stuff the pita pockets with the pizza salad mixture, ensuring each pocket is filled generously.

9. Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper for an on-the-go meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (292.1g)

Calories		521
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		28.3 g	36%
	Saturated Fat	11.4 g	57%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		57 mg	19%
Sodium		1387 mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate		46.2 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	6.1 g	22%
	Total Sugars	6.4 g
Protein		22.5 g	45%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	2%
Calcium		386 mg	30%
Iron		3.5 mg	19%
Potassium		496 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1024 cal (48.3%%)

Protein: 360 cal (17.0%%)

Carbs: 737 cal (34.7%%)