Greek Pita Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 english cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 souvlaki pita bread , cut into 3/4 inch pieces
6 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1 garlic clove, finely-minced
1/4 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 tomato, chopped fine
1 small red onions, chopped into 1/4 inch dice
2 oz feta cheese
3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
sumac (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place rack in middle of oven.
In a sieve, sprinkle cucumber with a pinch of salt, let drain for 20 minutes, and pat dry.
Put pita pieces in a large baking pan, drizzle with 2 tblsps olive oil, toss to coat, season with salt and bake, shaking pan occasionally, for 20-22 minutes, or until golden-brown and crisp.
Check on them after the first 15 minutes to make sure they're browning evenly and re-distribute. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice and garlic. Season to taste. Whisk until emulsified.
Stir in bell pepper, tomato, onion, feta, parsley, mint, pita pieces and cucumber, and season to taste. Toss salad to combine well.
Distribute between two large plates, sprinkle with sumac, if using and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	725.72 Kcal (3038 kJ)
Calories from fat	477.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.03g	82%
Cholesterol	25.23mg	8%
Sodium	965.07mg	40%
Potassium	330.41mg	7%
Total Carbs	41.85g	14%
Sugars	4.32g	17%
Dietary Fiber	5.62g	22%
Protein	20.89g	42%
Vitamin C	39.3mg	65%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	140.1mg	779%
Calcium	207.1mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	248.64 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.17g	82%
Cholesterol	8.64mg	8%
Sodium	330.65mg	40%
Potassium	113.2mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.34g	14%
Sugars	1.48g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	22%
Protein	7.16g	42%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	49%
Iron	48mg	779%
Calcium	71mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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