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Reena’s Yummy Greek Salad

Makes 8 cups (2 L)

Preparation Time: 15 min

2013 Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe: 1st place!

Ingredients

2  whole wheat pitas, cut into 8 wedges each 2 
3 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 750 mL
6  mini cucumbers, cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices 6 
1 cup crumbled light feta cheese 250 mL
     
  Dressing  
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
2 tbsp red wine vinegar 30 mL
3  cloves garlic, minced 3 
1 tsp dried oregano leaves 5 mL
pinch salt pinch
pinch freshly ground black pepper pinch
Fresh vegetables are always a great option for lunch. With the addition of crisp pita and feta cheese this makes a vibrant and refreshing option for kids.

Instructions

Step 1
Place pita wedges on baking sheet and bake in preheated 400 F (200 C) oven for about 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool.

Step 2
Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.

Step 3
In a large bowl, stir together grape tomatoes, cucumber and feta. Add toasted pita and drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving for flavours to develop.

Nutrition & Notes

Nutrition Information
Valeur nutritive
per 2 cups
% Daily Value
% valeur quotidienne
Amount
Teneur
Calories / Calories 329
Fat / Lipides 21 g
Saturated / saturés
+ Trans / trans
Cholesterol / Cholestérol
Sodium / Sodium 543 mg
Carbohydrates / Glucides 26 g
Fiber / Fibres 5 g
Sugars / Sucres
Protein Protéines 14 g
Vitamin A / Vitamine A
Vitamin C / Vitamine C
Calcium / Calcium
Iron / Fer
Contributor
Sabrina, from Woodbridge, loves to help her mom make this salad.  She loves the combination of sweet tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers.
Recipe courtesy of EatRight Ontario at www.eatrightontario.ca.