On The Go Spinach Pita Salad Recipes

SPINACH-PITA SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/4 sliced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain. Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, and salt and pepper. Brush 2 pitas with some of the seasoned oil, then toss 2 cups cherry tomatoes in the rest. Cook the pitas in a grill pan until marked, then tear into pieces. Grill the tomatoes until marked. Toss the pita and tomatoes with 6 cups baby spinach, 1/4 sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup kalamata olives, the onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup chopped dill, and salt and pepper.
• Serves: 3
• Calories: 365
• Total Fat: 23 grams
• Saturated Fat: 3 grams
• Protein: 7 grams
• Total carbohydrates: 37 grams
• Sugar: 4 grams
• Fiber: 7 grams
• Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
• Sodium: 716 milligrams

PITA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• For the salad: Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the pita pieces until lightly browned, 30 to 60 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel and immediately sprinkle lightly with salt.
• In a large bowl, combine the pita chips with the spinach, mint, tomatoes, radishes, cucumber and onions. Season with a few turns of black pepper and salt to taste.
• For the tahini dressing: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, sumac, salt, garlic and 1/4 cup water, stirring until thickened. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

SPINACH-PEPITA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons each lime juice and olive oil with 2 teaspoons honey in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add one 5-ounce bag baby spinach, 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, 4 thinly sliced radishes and 1/4 cup toasted pepitas; season with salt and pepper and toss.