Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Pita Bread | 1 slice (30g) white | 79 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Romaine Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Wheat | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Nonfat cooking spray
- 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds (6-7" in diameter) *
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 large cucumber, cubed
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
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Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350º. Cut the pita bread in half then separate the layers. Lightly spray with nonfat cooking spray then place on a baking sheet and bake for about 7-8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven then break the bread into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.
3.In a medium bowl, add the romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint. Lightly toss to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated. Add the bread pieces and toss until combined then serve.