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
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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
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Whole wheat pitas, cut into 8 wedges each |
2
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Grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise |
3 cups (750 mL)
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Mini cucumbers, cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices |
6
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Crumbled light feta cheese |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Dressing: |
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Extra virgin olive oil |
1/4 cup (60 mL)
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Red wine vinegar |
2 Tbsp (30 mL)
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Cloves garlic, minced |
3
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Dried oregano leaves |
1 tsp (5 mL)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper |
A pinch each
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Directions
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Place pita wedges on baking sheet and bake in preheated 400ºF (200ºC) oven for about 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool.
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Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
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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.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 329 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 21 g
Carbohydrate: 26 g
Fibre: 5 g
Sodium: 543 mg
Last Update – November 30, 2016