GREEK SALAD WITH BEAN SPREAD PITAS

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For a healthy on-the-go meal, combine fresh Greek salad with zesty hummus. You can also serve the spread with crackers or as a dip with cut fresh vegetables. -Nicole Filizetti, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sliced green olives with pimientos
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped marinated quartered artichoke hearts
2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., In a small bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, cheese, artichokes, olives and oregano., Spread bean mixture into pita halves; add salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Aashish Gairal123
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This recipe seems like it would be a lot of work. I'm not sure if it's worth the effort.


Shamsa Khaksar
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I'm not sure how I feel about the bean spread. It sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if I'll like it.


lammii shaamii
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm always looking for new and healthy dishes to try.


Umar Tanha
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This recipe looks delicious. I'll definitely be trying it soon.


Gene Resler
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Mueez Tahir
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Sabir Ali Rajput
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and inviting.


Masuda Nurova
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Waheed king
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this salad. The bean spread is so flavorful and satisfying.


Itz Unicorngacha
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can easily make with them.


Rafi Hossen
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Jacy
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and creamy bean spread.


Sooriya Kumara
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I've never been a fan of Greek salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The bean spread pitas are the perfect complement to the fresh vegetables.


Tanvir Rizve
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The bean spread pitas were especially popular, and people kept asking for the recipe.