Toasted Pita Salad

breezermom's Note:

From Cooking Light, August 2009. It took me this long to get around to trying it.....too busy cooking Zaar recipes! Cook time includes cooking time and standing time!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 12 inches pita bread , split in half horizontally
• 3 cups tomatoes , chopped
• 1 ½ cups English cucumbers , chopped
• ¼ cup red onion , finely chopped
• ¼ cup marjoram , chopped (may use oregano for a stronger taste)
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley , chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin , ground
• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
• ½ teaspoon honey

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place pitas on a biking sheet; bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp. Cool completely. Break into small pieces.
3. Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through parsley) in a large bowl.
4. Combine lime juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir with a whisk. Pour juice mixture over tomato mixture; toss gently.
5. Add pita pieces to bowl; toss gently.
6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[LifeIsGood]

This made for a lovely summer lunch, as I sat out on my deck enjoying the beautiful weather and feeling healthy! I loved the combination of tomatoes, cucs, fresh herbs (I used oregano and parsley) and the onions (I ended up using shallots). The dressing was a wonderful complement. Thank you! Made for Photo Tag.

[Jamilah's Kitchen]

Nice and fast I was scared about the honey because DH doesn't like sweet food but it was only 1/2 tsp and added a nice flavor with the cumin and lime juice. Thanks made for ZWT 6 for Looney Spoon Phoodies.

[Nasseh]

DH loved the addition of the honey. Reviewed for Newest Zaar Tag