Greek Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets
Greek Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets are a fantastic meatless lunch or dinner. We love these sandwiches because they are so fresh and vibrant. I start these sandwiches by making easy homemade pita bread. Next, I spread each pita half with a creamy Cucumber Yogurt Spread. Then, I toss lots of fresh vegetables with my homemade Lemon Vinaigrette. All together, these components really make these pita pockets shine.
The Equipment I Used
- A Bread Machine- I made my homemade pitas in my Zojirushi bread machine.
- Parchment Paper- I baked my pitas on parchment paper.
- A Food Scale- For best pita making results, be sure to weigh your flour.
- A Salad Spinner- I use this to dry my lettuce.
- A Big Bowl- Use this to toss together your vinaigrette and vegetables.
The Ingredients Needed for Greek Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets
- Yogurt- Use full fat Greek yogurt for both the pita dough and the Cucumber Yogurt spread. I like the Fage brand.
- Flour- Be sure and use bread flour. I used King Arthur bread flour.
- Yeast- Use instant yeast. I used Fleichmann’s.
- Oil- This is in both the Cucumber Yogurt Spread and the Lemon Vinaigrette. Use a mild, delicate extra virgin olive oil. I like California Olive Ranch.
- Lemon Juice- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Bell Peppers- I use red, orange, and yellow mini peppers.
- Kalamata Olives- Buy olives from the deli counter, not jarred ones.
- Feta Cheese- Buy a block of feta, not crumbled feta.
How I Made my Pita Sandwiches
- First, I made my pitas. After my dough had been in the bread machine for fifty minutes, I realized I had neglected to add the yeast. So, I massaged the yeast into the dough and let it finish rising. And, my pitas still came out great!
- Next, I made my Cucumber Yogurt Spread. I used my food processor.
- Then, I made the Lemon Vinaigrette and tossed it with the vegetables.
- Finally, I stuffed my pitas and served them.
If you love Greek salad, you need to try these fantastic Greek Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets.
Greek Salad Stuffed Pita Breads
Pita Breads stuffed with a Cucumber Yogurt Spread, feta cheese, and fresh vegetables tossed in a Lemony Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup chopped feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 cups Spring greens
- 2 tbsp. each fresh oregano and fresh basil
- 4 large pita breads, halved
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. each fresh basil and fresh oregano
- ¼ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
For the Cucumber Yogurt Spread:
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup grated, seeded and peeled cucumber
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together all the vegetables.
- In a small jar, mix together all the Lemon Vinaigrette ingredients, and then toss it with the vegetables.
- Next, prepare the Cucumber Yogurt Spread: Place the cucumber in a clean dish towel, and squeeze out all the moisture. Place the cucumber in a bowl with all the other ingredients, and stir them together. Spread this mixture on the bottom of each pita pocket.
- Fill each pita pocket with some of the vegetables and serve.
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Easy Bread Machine Pita Bread
Equipment
- Bread Machine
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp. plain full fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2½ cups bread flour (300g)
- 1 tsp. instant yeast
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in your bread machine, in the order recommended by your manufacturer. Process on the dough cycle.
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the dough into four equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a circle, about a quarter inch thick.
- Bake on two parchment lined baking sheets, for about five minutes, or until they puff up. Cut each pita in half and use a knife, if needed, to help along the separation.
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