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Easy Greek Pita Plate Recipe for a Perfect No-Cook Summer Dinner

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A fresh, no-cook Greek pita plate featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and warm pita bread, perfect for light and easy summer dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 small whole wheat or white pita rounds, warmed or toasted
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped or sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: rinse cucumber and tomatoes. Slice cucumber into about ¼-inch thick rounds. Chop or slice tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized pieces. Peel and thinly slice red onion if using.
  2. Mix the olives and feta: in a medium bowl, combine pitted Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss gently to coat without breaking up the feta.
  3. Warm the pita: heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Place each pita round in the pan for 1-2 minutes per side until warm and slightly toasted. Alternatively, warm in a toaster oven or on a grill.
  4. Assemble the plate: arrange cucumber slices, tomato wedges, and red onion slices in clusters on a large platter or individual plates. Spoon the olive and feta mixture onto the plate, allowing some dressing to drizzle over the veggies. Scatter fresh parsley on top.
  5. Season and finish: drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the entire plate. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately: pass the warm pita bread on the side for building pita bites.

Notes

Use fresh, firm vegetables for best texture. Warm pita just before serving to keep it soft and pillowy. Adjust salt carefully as olives and feta add saltiness. Prep veggies ahead but assemble just before serving. Variations include vegan swaps, adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas, and adding spicy elements like harissa or pepperoncini.

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