Summer Pita Sandwich
Brighten up your lunch routine with this vibrant and refreshing Summer Pita Sandwich! Packed with crisp vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, it’s layered with creamy hummus, mixed greens, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley and mint for a burst of flavor. The optional addition of crumbled feta cheese adds a tangy twist, while a zesty herb dressing made with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice ties it all together. Tucked neatly inside whole wheat pita bread, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light, wholesome meal. Ideal for summer picnics, quick lunches, or healthy on-the-go snacks, this Mediterranean-inspired sandwich will become your warm-weather favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Set the vegetables aside.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint finely.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the herb dressing.
Carefully cut an opening in each pita bread to create pockets.
Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of hummus inside each pita pocket.
Layer the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion inside each pita.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and mint, and optionally, add crumbled feta cheese on top for extra flavor.
Drizzle the herb dressing over the ingredients inside the pita pockets.
Serve the Summer Pita Sandwiches immediately and enjoy a refreshing meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2401 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1122 mg | 24% | |
*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.
