Best 9 Greek Salad With Bean Spread Pitas Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece, where vibrant flavors dance on your palate.** Indulge in the delightful Greek Salad with Bean Spread Pitas, a symphony of fresh, crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and the irresistible homemade bean spread, all wrapped in warm, fluffy pita bread. Embark on a culinary adventure with this authentic Greek salad recipe, featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and red onion, tossed in a delectable vinaigrette dressing. Discover the art of crafting the perfect bean spread, a creamy, flavorful dip made from white beans, tahini, lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic spices. Complement your meal with a side of fluffy pita bread, toasted to perfection, for an unforgettable dining experience. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and irresistible flavors of this traditional Greek feast.

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GREEK SALAD WRAPS WITH WHITE BEANS AND GARLIC YOGURT



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10-minute vegetarian greek salad wraps recipe! Simple greek salad, white beans, and garlic yogurt wrapped in a pita. These greek pita wraps are the perfect no-cook meal!

Provided by Trish Bozeman

Categories     dinner     lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 14.5 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper
3 pita flatbreads

Steps:

  • Combine the yogurt, garlic, and 1 Tbsp of lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the white beans, cucumber, kalamata olives, tomato, parsley, pine nuts, feta cheese, and red onion in a medium sized bowl and gently toss to combine.
  • Stir in the cumin, olive oil, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread 1/3 of the garlic yogurt evenly over a pita flat bread. Spoon 1/3 of the salad mixture in a line down the center of the flat bread and fold the sides up to make a wrap. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 wraps.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 wrap, Calories 411 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 948 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g

GREEK SALAD



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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
  • For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

FRIED FETA GREEK SALAD PITAS



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These are inspired by fried mozzarella sticks, briny Greek salad and falafel pitas. The only thing better than fried cheese on a salad...is stuffing that salad in a fluffy pita. The result is a party of textures, flavors and colors in one delicious handheld bite.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
4 Persian cucumbers, sliced into coins
1 small red bell pepper, julienned
1 small red onion, julienned
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon) plus lemon wedges, for serving
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for frying
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (68 grams) all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (130 grams) panko breadcrumbs
One 8-ounce block feta cheese, cut into thirds, then each third cut crosswise into 6 equal pieces (18 pieces)
Fluffy pita, store-bought or homemade, recipe follows, for serving
Store-bought hummus, for serving
Arugula, for serving
Greek yogurt, for serving
Torn fresh mint leaves, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving, if desired
1 1/2 cups (360 grams) warm water
4 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
3 tablespoons (45 grams) olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 3/4 cups (450 grams) bread flour, plus more for dusting
Neutral oil or cooking spray, for the bowl

Steps:

  • Combine the olives, cucumbers, red pepper and onion in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, a big pinch of salt and some black pepper and toss to combine. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator while you make the feta.
  • For the feta, prepare a dredging station. In a rimmed dish, add the flour. In a separate rimmed dish, whisk the egg with a splash of water. In a third separate dish, whisk together the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of black pepper. Coat each chunk of feta in the flour and tap off the excess. Dunk in the beaten egg and then coat in the breadcrumbs, tapping off the excess.
  • Heat a 1/4-inch layer of olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. (Test to see if it is hot enough by sprinkling a bit of breadcrumb in the oil. If it sizzles right away, it's ready.) Carefully place the breaded feta cubes in the oil and fry in batches for 90 seconds to 2 minutes on the first side, undisturbed. Flip and fry on the other side for another minute or so, or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet and allow excess oil to drain. Repeat until all pieces are fried.
  • To serve, slice open each pita and create a pocket. Schmear a big plop of hummus inside each one, followed by some arugula. Top with a pile of the Greek salad, a few chunks of the warm, fried feta, a dollop of yogurt and a few pieces of mint. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the water, sugar and yeast just to dissolve. Add the oil and salt and then gradually add the flour. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix for 7 to 10 minutes, adding just enough additional flour so that the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Do not add too much flour. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky. Lightly coat a clean large bowl with oil or cooking spray, then place the dough in the bowl and turn it once or twice to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Turn the dough onto a clean work surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Mold each piece into a ball by stretching the top and tucking the edges under. Place the balls 1 inch apart on a piece of parchment paper, cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  • Set an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • With a rolling pin, roll out the balls of dough into 6-inch circles. Place them on the baking sheets and bake for about 5 minutes, or until they're puffy and just starting to brown.

GREEK LAYERED DIP WITH PITA CRISPS



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Hummus, pita, feta cheese, olives--the ingredients in this gorgeous and surprisingly easy dip read like a textbook to fabulous Greek cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pita (pocket) breads (6 inch)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 container (8 oz) chives and onion cream cheese spread
1 container (8 oz) hummus
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 medium Italian plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 container (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Carefully split each pita bread into 2 rounds. Cut each round into 6 wedges; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Spray wedges lightly with cooking spray; sprinkle with garlic powder.
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cool while making dip.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch plate or pie pan, spread cream cheese spread. Drop small spoonfuls of hummus evenly over cream cheese; spread evenly. Top with remaining ingredients in order listed.
  • Serve dip with pita crisps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g

GREEK SALAD PITAS



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Veggie lovers, here's a full-flavored recipe just for you! This hearty, meatless pita is stuffed with plenty of chopped vegetables and savory Greek accents. -Alexis W. Worchesky-Lasek, West Friendship , Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
2/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2/3 cup chopped tomato
2/3 cup chopped zucchini
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lettuce leaves
4 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, red pepper, tomato, zucchini, feta cheese and olives. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Spoon into lettuce-lined pita halves.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEK LAYERED DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 14-ounce package pita bread
Olive oil cooking spray
4 teaspoons Greek seasoning
1 pound ground lamb
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 16-ounce container prepared hummus
1 1/2 cups tzatziki (gyro sauce)
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 diced red onion
1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
1 4-ounce container crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with foil. Cut the pita rounds into eighths. Split each piece in two and place on the prepared baking sheet(s), with the inside of the bread facing up. Spray with the olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the Greek seasoning. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground lamb with the garlic salt and the remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Drain and set aside. In a shallow 1 1/2-quart dish, spread the hummus on the bottom. Top with a layer of ground lamb, then the tzatziki. Layer with the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives and feta. Serve the dip at room temperature with pita chips.

BEAN & FETA SPREAD WITH GREEK SALAD SALSA & OATCAKES



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Tuck into a nutrient-packed vegetarian lunch featuring a delicious bean and feta spread and a salsa that makes up three of your five-a-day. Pile those oatcakes high!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Snack

Number Of Ingredients 11

400g can butter beans , drained
1 lemon , ½ juiced, ½ cut into 4 wedges
2 tbsp ricotta or bio yogurt
85g feta , crumbled
1 garlic clove
12 oatcakes
4 tomatoes , chopped
1 medium cucumber , finely diced
1 small red onion , finely chopped
12 pitted Kalamata olives , chopped
a few chopped mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Tip the beans, lemon juice, ricotta, 50g feta and the garlic into a bowl and blitz with a hand blender or in a food processor to make a paste. Stir in the remaining feta and spoon the mixture into four small pots.
  • To make the salsa, stir all the ingredients together with the mint (if using) and divide into four more pots, topping with a lemon wedge. These will keep, chilled in an airtight container, for two-three days. To eat, spread the oatcakes with the bean mixture, squeeze the lemon wedges over the salads and pile generously onto the oatcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

GREEK PITA SPREAD



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I first tried this at a family gathering and was blown away! I have since made it for my co-workers, and they just love it. I've gotten many requests for the recipe. -Joyce Benninger, Owen Sound, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Pita breads, cut into wedges or baked pita chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and vinaigrette until blended. Spread onto a large serving plate or two pie plates. Layer with olives, tomatoes, onion, peppers, cucumber and cheese. Serve with pita breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GREEK SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



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Provided by Kristen Williams

Categories     Sandwich     Leafy Green     Tomato     Picnic     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Back to School     Lunch     Feta     Cucumber     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups chopped seeded plum or cherry tomatoes
1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped radishes
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)
4 8-inch-diameter whole wheat pita breads, halved

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil and red wine vinegar in large bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Mix tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, radishes, and parsley into dressing. Stir in feta cheese. DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer salad mixture to pita bread halves. Serve sandwiches immediately.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is essential for a great Greek salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slightly sweet smell.
  • Choose a good quality feta cheese. Feta cheese is a key ingredient in Greek salad, so it's important to choose a good one. Look for feta that is firm, crumbly, and has a slightly tangy flavor.
  • Make your own pita bread. Pita bread is a delicious addition to Greek salad, and it's easy to make at home. You can find recipes for pita bread online or in cookbooks.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, and basil, add a lot of flavor to Greek salad. If you can, use fresh herbs from your garden or from a farmers market.
  • Don't overdress the salad. Greek salad is a simple dish, so it's important not to overdress it. A little bit of olive oil and lemon juice is all you need.

Conclusion:

Greek salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright flavors and fresh ingredients, Greek salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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