Mediterranean Vegetable Pitas
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 cups torn romaine
- 8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended; if desired, stir in cayenne. Add tomato, cucumber, onion and olives; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
- To serve, add lettuce to vegetables; toss to combine. Spoon into pita halves; sprinkle with cheese.
olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, fresh oregano, garlic, pepper, cayenne pepper, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, torn romaine, pocket, feta cheese
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mediterranean-vegetable-pitas/ (may not work)