Reena’s Yummy Greek Salad

2013 Kids Recipe Challenge Winning Recipe: 1st Place!
Lunch: Grades 1 to 3

Sabrina, from Woodbridge, loves to help her mom make this salad. She loves the combination of sweet tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 8 cups (2 L)

Serving size: 2 cups

Fresh vegetables are always a great option for lunch. With the addition of crisp pita and feta cheese this makes a vibrant and refreshing option for kids.

Ingredients
Whole wheat pitas, cut into 8 wedges each	2
Grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise	3 cups (750 mL)
Mini cucumbers, cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices	6
Crumbled light feta cheese	1 cup (250 mL)
Dressing:
Extra virgin olive oil	1/4 cup (60 mL)
Red wine vinegar	2 Tbsp (30 mL)
Cloves garlic, minced	3
Dried oregano leaves	1 tsp (5 mL)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper	A pinch each

Directions

Place pita wedges on baking sheet and bake in preheated 400ºF (200ºC) oven for about 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool.
Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, stir together grape tomatoes, cucumber and feta. Add toasted pita and drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving for flavours to develop.