Tomato, Cucumber, and Pita Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup kalamata or other brine-cured black olives (5 oz), halved lengthwise and pitted
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried, crumbled
2 (2- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 tsp coarse salt
4 (6-inch) pita loaves with pockets , split horizontally
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hearts of romaine (1 1/2 lb), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise
1 pt grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 lb feta, coarsely crumbled (2 1/2 cups)

Directions:

Marinate olives: Stir together all olive ingredients in an airtight container and marinate olives, chilled, at least 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before using.
Make pita toasts: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush rough sides of pita halves with oil and sprinkle with za'atar. Cut each round into 8 wedges, then halve each wedge diagonally. Arrange triangles, oiled sides up, on 2 baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until crisp and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Assemble salad: Add lemon juice to marinated olives, then close container and shake vigorously. Divide olive mixture between 2 large salad bowls. Divide romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and pita toasts between bowls, then sprinkle with za'atar and toss.
Cooks' notes: ·Olives can marinate up to 2 weeks. · Pita toasts can be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	316.67 Kcal (1326 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.82g	43%
Cholesterol	18.92mg	6%
Sodium	355.42mg	15%
Potassium	54.76mg	1%
Total Carbs	12.33g	4%
Sugars	2.09g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	4%
Protein	5.37g	11%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	134.8mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	257.46 Kcal (1078 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.62g	43%
Cholesterol	15.38mg	6%
Sodium	288.97mg	15%
Potassium	44.52mg	1%
Total Carbs	10.02g	4%
Sugars	1.7g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	4%
Protein	4.37g	11%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	13%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	109.6mg	13%

* 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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