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Fresh Greek Salad with Crispy Pita Chips

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A bright and crunchy Greek salad featuring homemade crispy pita chips, fresh veggies, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pita pockets (whole wheat or white), cut into triangles
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and diced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Cut the pita bread into triangles, about 8 chips per pita, keeping them roughly the same size.
  3. Toss the pita triangles with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until lightly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the pita chips for 10-12 minutes, checking at 8 minutes to avoid over-browning. They should be golden and crisp.
  5. While the chips bake, dice the tomatoes and cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the olives.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the chopped veggies and olives. Add the crumbled feta and fresh oregano.
  7. Whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine without crushing the feta or veggies.
  9. Once the pita chips are cool enough to handle, add them to the salad just before serving and toss lightly.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra oregano if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute pita with gluten-free pita or tortilla chips. For dairy-free, omit feta or use plant-based cheese. Pita chips can be made in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, shaking halfway. To keep chips extra flavorful, sprinkle with garlic powder or smoked paprika before baking. Store pita chips separately to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: Greek salad, pita chips, fresh salad, healthy lunch, homemade pita chips, feta cheese, Mediterranean salad

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