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Tomato Mozzarella Pita Pockets

Vegetarian whole wheat pita pockets filled with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, cucumber, and a simple lemon-oregano dressing.

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Ingredients and instructions

Servings
4
Total time
15 min
Prep
15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 Count whole wheat pitas - 4 (count)
  • 8 Ounce mozzarella cheese, diced - 8 (ounces), diced
  • 2 Cup cherry tomatoes, halved - 2 (cups), halved
  • 4 Cup romaine lettuce, chopped - 4 (cups), chopped
  • 1.5 Cup cucumber, diced - 1 1/2 (cups), diced
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil - 2 (tablespoons)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice - 1 (tablespoon)
  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano - 1 (teaspoon)
  • 0.5 Teaspoon fine sea salt - 1/2 (teaspoon)
  • 0.25 Teaspoon black pepper - 1/4 (teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce and cheese

    1. *Rinse and dry the produce*, then *halve the cherry tomatoes*, *chop the romaine*, and *dice the cucumber and mozzarella*.

  2. Mix the dressing

    2. In a small bowl, *stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper* until the dressing is *evenly mixed*.

  3. Toss the filling

    3. In a large bowl, *combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and romaine*, then *toss gently* with the dressing.

  4. Prepare the pitas

    4. *Cut each pita in half* and carefully *open each half into a pocket*.

  5. Fill and serve

    5. *Fill the pita pockets* with the tomato mozzarella mixture and *serve immediately* for the best texture.