TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND PITA SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Vegetable     Bake     Ramadan     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For marinated olives
1 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives (5 oz), halved lengthwise and pitted
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
2 (2- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
For pita toasts
4 (6-inch) pita loaves with pockets, split horizontally
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons za'atar
For salad
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 hearts of romaine (1 1/2 lb), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise
1 pt grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 lb feta, coarsely crumbled (2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons za'atar

Steps:

  • Marinate olives:
  • Stir together all olive ingredients in an airtight container and marinate olives, chilled, at least 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Make pita toasts:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brush rough sides of pita halves with oil and sprinkle with za'atar. Cut each round into 8 wedges, then halve each wedge diagonally. Arrange triangles, oiled sides up, on 2 baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until crisp and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  • Assemble salad:
  • Add lemon juice to marinated olives, then close container and shake vigorously. Divide olive mixture between 2 large salad bowls. Divide romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and pita toasts between bowls, then sprinkle with za'atar and toss.

manik ahmed
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so fresh, and the dressing is light and tangy. I love the addition of the pita chips, which add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again this summer.


Tanesha Lishman
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. It's also really easy to make. The dressing is really good, and the pita chips add a nice crunch.


LIKHON SIKDER
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This salad is delicious and healthy. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is also really good. I love that this salad is so easy to make, too.


Briar Larson
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita chips. The dressing is also really good.


Mudenga Kevinz
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so fresh, and the dressing is light and tangy. I love the addition of the pita chips, which add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again this summer.


Gregory's Garcia
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. It's also really easy to make. The dressing is really good, and the pita chips add a nice crunch.


Linda Konadu
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This salad is delicious and healthy. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is also really good. I love that this salad is so easy to make, too.


M Nabeel
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so fresh, and the dressing is light and tangy. The pita chips add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sonali Agrahari
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita chips. The dressing is also really good. I've even started making it for lunch during the week.


Yanker Junior
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato salads, but this one is really good. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is also really good. I'll definitely be making this again.


Waheed Abdulwaheed
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita chips. The dressing is also really good. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dipesh Shyangtan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy summer salad. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so refreshing, and the dressing is light and tangy. I love the addition of the pita chips, which add a nice crunch.


Etta Rie
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This salad is so simple, but it's so delicious! The tomatoes and cucumbers are so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is also really good. I love that this salad is so healthy, too.


Safdar Rehman
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I was a bit skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are amazing, and the pita chips add a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asaad Chaker
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita chips. The dressing is also really good. I've even started making it for lunch during the week.


Md Noman
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This salad was so refreshing and flavorful! The tomatoes and cucumbers were perfectly ripe, and the dressing was light and tangy. I loved the addition of the pita chips, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this salad again!