Cucumber Pita Snack Recipes

CHICKEN CUCUMBER PITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic powder and pepper; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Fill each pita half with a scant 1/2 cup chicken mixture.

CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with toasted pitas chips.
• Pita Chips:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
• Cut each. pita bread into 8 triangles. Place on baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool.

STEAK PITAS WITH TAHINI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the steak, onion, pumpkin pie spice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons chopped herbs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; toss well to coat. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
• Whisk the tahini, the remaining garlic and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate bowl; stir in the tomatoes and cucumbers.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plates. Working in batches, add the meat and onion to the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the steak and onion on the pitas with the cucumber salad. Top with the remaining herbs.

CUCUMBER PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing mix until combined.
• Split pita breads in half, forming two circles.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over pita circles; cut each into six wedges.
• Top with cucumbers.
• Sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

CUCUMBER PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing mix until combined. , Split pita breads in half, forming two circles. Spread cream cheese mixture over pita circles; cut each into six wedges. Top with cucumbers; sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

CUCUMBER PITA SNACK

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and dry ranch dressing mix.
• Spread mixture over the pita circles (not too thick).
• Place a slice of cucumber on each circle. Enjoy!!!!

TURKEY-CUCUMBER PITA

Steps:

• Spread bread with dressing.
• Top with lettuce, turkey, tomatoes, 2% Milk Singles and cucumbers.
• Fold in half to serve.

FETA, CUCUMBER AND SPINACH PITA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, garlic and cayenne in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Mix cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, mint, vinegar and oil in large bowl. Stir in spinach and feta cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand while preparing pita bread.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in oven until heated through, about 10 minutes. Fill pita halves with cucumber mixture. Spoon some of yogurt dressing into each pita half. Serve, passing remaining yogurt dressing separately.

PITA CRISPS WITH CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wrap cucumber pieces in a clean kitchen towel; gently squeeze to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
• Stir together yogurt, dill, mint, and salt. Fold in cucumber. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve, up to 2 days.
• Split each pita horizontally. Cut each round into 4 wedges. Toss wedges with oil, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake until crisp and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Crisps can be stored in an airtight container up to 3 days. Serve with dip.

FALAFEL PITA SANDWICH WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• CUCUMBER DRESSING: Mix vinegar, dill, onions and pepper in a bowl.
• Add cucumber slices and marinate overnight.
• Drain; discard liquid. Stir in yogurt. Makes about 4 cups; more than enough for the sandwiches.
• FALAFEL PATTIES: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Microwave potato for about 3 minutes; cool, peel and mash with a fork. Set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and saute onions, jalapeno and garlic till soft; about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and saute another minute.
• In a large bowl, combine beans with onion mixture; mix well.
• Stir in mashed potato, yogurt, paprika and lemon juice.
• Form into 24 patties using 2 tablespoons mixture for each. (It's easier to spoon 2 tablespoons on baking sheet and form into rounds).
• Place patties on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes; turn patties over and bake for another 10 minutes.
• Assemble sandwiches by placing 2 patties in each pita half. Top with lettuce and 1 tomato slice. Serve with cucumber dressing.
• Serving = 2 pita halves with 4 patties and toppings.