Get ready to experience a culinary journey that combines the fresh, vibrant flavors of Greece with a crispy twist! This Chopped Greek Salad with Pita Chip Croutons is not just another salad - it's a flavor explosion that will revolutionize your lunch or dinner routine. Imagine crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and irresistibly crunchy homemade pita chips coming together in one mouthwatering dish that's both healthy and incredibly satisfying.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 pita breads, cut into triangles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Oregano to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut pita breads into triangular chip-sized pieces. Brush pita triangles with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake pita chips for 8-10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Dice cucumber into uniform small cubes. Halve cherry tomatoes. Finely chop red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Crumble feta cheese over the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano to create the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Just before serving, top the salad with the crispy pita chip croutons to maintain their crunchiness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant Greek salad.
Tips
- Use the freshest ingredients possible - ripe cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber make all the difference.
- For the most flavorful pita chips, brush them evenly with olive oil and watch them closely while baking to prevent burning.
- Add the pita chip croutons just before serving to maintain their perfect crunch.
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes after dressing to allow the ingredients to marinate slightly.
- Feel free to adjust the oregano to your taste - fresh or dried both work wonderfully.
- If you're preparing in advance, keep the dressing and pita chips separate until just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
