Shanna's Greek Salad Pita
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tbl fresh lemon juice
1 x garlic clove, crushed
1/4 tsp sugar
1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/4 head Romaine lettuce, shredded
1 sm red onion, sliced, then separated in rings
1/4 x cucumber, thinly sliced
1 lrg tomato, cut in quarters, then sliced
1/2 sm green bell pepper, seeded, cut in slivers
4 oz feta cheese, cut in cubes or fingers
4 lrg pita breads
12 x pitted black olives
Lemon twists and:
Sprigs of fresh Italian parsley to garnish
Method :
To make dressing, in a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar
and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Add shredded lettuce, onion, cucumber,
tomato, bell pepper and cheese. Toss lightly until coated with dressing. Lightly
toast pita breads. Cut a slice off long edge of each and open to form pockets.
Generously fill each pita with salad mixture, allowing mixture to rise above top
edges of breads. Add olives to each. Garnish with lemon twists and parsley.
Variation: Add peeled cooked shrimp to salad and toss with dressing.
Makes 4 sandwiches