Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Watermelon on Greek flatbread with tzatziki a refreshing summer snack
Friday, 27 July 2012 - 11:41am
Greek Pita Flatbread
4 whole-wheat pitas (15-cm/6-inches in diameter)
60 ml (4 tbsp) prepared tzatziki sauce
2 chicken breasts (each 175 g/6 oz), cooked and sliced
375 ml (1 1/2 cups) chopped watermelon
125 ml (1/2 cup) chopped English cucumber
50 ml (1/4 cup) sliced red onion
60 ml (4 tbsp) crumbled feta cheese
12 kalamata olives, pitted
1 ml (1/4 tsp) black pepper, cracked
Fresh oregano leaves
Lemon wedges
Spread 15 ml (1 tbsp) tzatziki on each pita. Dividing ingredients, top evenly with chicken, watermelon, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives and pepper.
Garnish pitas with fresh oregano and a wedge of lemon.
Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 368 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat); 29 g protein; 44 g carbohydrate; 62 mg cholesterol; 5 g fibre; 778 mg sodium.
Source: National Watermelon Board, www.watermelon.org.
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Not only are these pitas easy to prepare, but they are also healthy and satisfying. Watermelon replaces traditional toppings, providing a unique, refreshing taste.
Make these pitas for a quick snack or to serve tapas-style at a summer gathering.
4 whole-wheat pitas (15-cm/6-inches in diameter)
60 ml (4 tbsp) prepared tzatziki sauce
2 chicken breasts (each 175 g/6 oz), cooked and sliced
375 ml (1 1/2 cups) chopped watermelon
125 ml (1/2 cup) chopped English cucumber
50 ml (1/4 cup) sliced red onion
60 ml (4 tbsp) crumbled feta cheese
12 kalamata olives, pitted
1 ml (1/4 tsp) black pepper, cracked
Fresh oregano leaves
Lemon wedges
Spread 15 ml (1 tbsp) tzatziki on each pita. Dividing ingredients, top evenly with chicken, watermelon, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives and pepper.
Garnish pitas with fresh oregano and a wedge of lemon.
Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 368 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat); 29 g protein; 44 g carbohydrate; 62 mg cholesterol; 5 g fibre; 778 mg sodium.
Source: National Watermelon Board, www.watermelon.org.





