{"id":135,"date":"2026-04-18T04:15:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T04:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=135"},"modified":"2026-04-18T04:15:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T04:15:58","slug":"greek-pita-pockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=135","title":{"rendered":"Greek Pita Pockets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Greek Pita Pockets<\/span><\/strong>
\nMakes 4 pitas | Prep: 15 min | No cooking needed<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For the filling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n

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For assembly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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1 cup hummus, store bought or homemade<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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4 pita pockets, whole wheat or white<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1 large cucumber, diced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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2 big handfuls romaine or spinach<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2 roma tomatoes, diced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00bd cup crumbled feta cheese<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00bc red onion, thinly sliced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00bc cup kalamata olives, sliced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Optional: banana peppers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1 tbsp lemon juice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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1 tsp dried oregano<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Salt + black pepper to taste<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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How to make it<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  1. Mix the Greek salad<\/span>: In a bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss it well. Let it sit 5 min so the flavors come together.<\/li>\n
  2. Prep the pitas<\/span>: Warm pitas for 10 seconds in the microwave or a dry pan so they don\u2019t tear. Slice each one in half to make 2 pockets.<\/li>\n
  3. Layer it up<\/span>: Spread 2 tbsp hummus inside each pita half. This acts like glue and keeps the pita from getting soggy.<\/li>\n
  4. Stuff them<\/span>: Add a handful of greens to each pocket, then spoon in the cucumber-tomato mix. Don\u2019t overfill or they\u2019ll burst.<\/li>\n
  5. Finish<\/span>: Top each with crumbled feta and olives. Add banana peppers if you like heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Make it your own<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • Add protein<\/span>: Toss in 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled chicken, chickpeas, or falafel.<\/li>\n
    • Creamy version<\/span>: Mix 2 tbsp tzatziki or greek yogurt into the hummus before spreading.<\/li>\n
    • Meal prep tip<\/span>: Store the cucumber-tomato mix separate from pitas and hummus. It keeps 3 days. Assemble morning-of so pitas stay fresh.<\/li>\n
    • Low carb<\/span>: Skip the pita and serve it as a chopped salad bowl over greens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Flavor boost<\/span>: A sprinkle of za\u2019atar or sumac right before eating takes it up a notch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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