8/28/2011

Mediterranean Salad Pita

(makes 2 servings)
Weight loss recipes : Mediterranean Salad Pita

Ingredients:

  • 3 red radishes, chopped
  • ½ small seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ small red onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tablespoon tahini
  • 3 Tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 whole wheat pitas (6-inch diameter)
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves

Preparation:

  • In a medium-size bowl, combine the radishes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion. Stir in the cheese.
  • In an another bowl, mix the chickpeas, tahini, yogurt, oregano, and cumin. Mash chickpeas with a fork. Mixture will be thick and coarse.
  • Slice about 1½-inch from top of each pita and open pocket. Line each pita with 1 leaf lettuce.
  • Shred remaining lettuce leaves and divide between pitas.
  • Divide chopped vegetables evenly between the pitas. Spoon the chickpea mixture on top of the vegetables.

Make 2 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 360 Calories, 16 g Protein, 55 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Dietary Fiber, 11 g Fat, 3.5 g Saturated Fat, 570 mg Sodium

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