Pita Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Herbs

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

3 (7-inch) pitas

4 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce

2 cups diced english cucumber

2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

2/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Arrange pitas on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 14 minutes or until dry and crisp, turning after 7 minutes. Set aside; cool.
3. Combine lettuce and next 7 ingredients (through parsley) in a large bowl. Break pitas into bite-sized pieces. Add pitas to salad; toss gently to combine.
4. Combine juice, sugar, pepper, and salt in a bowl; gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss well to coat. Let stand 30 minutes; serve at room temperature.

By RecipeOfHealth.com