Description
This Quick Greek Pita recipe is the ultimate easy lunch idea, combining warm pita, seasoned meat or plant-based protein, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki. A healthy, Mediterranean-inspired wrap perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 pita bread
1 cup cooked chicken or gyro meat, sliced
½ cup cucumber, diced
½ cup tomato, diced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup tzatziki sauce
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olives (optional)
¼ cup lettuce (optional)
Instructions
1. Warm the pita bread in a skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven until soft and flexible.
2. Prepare all fillings: slice meat, dice vegetables, and have sauce and toppings ready.
3. Lay the pita flat and spread tzatziki sauce down the center.
4. Add the chicken or gyro slices on top.
5. Add cucumber, tomato, red onion, and sprinkle with feta.
6. Optionally add olives and lettuce.
7. Fold pita like a wrap or taco and serve immediately.
Notes
Use Greek-style pita without a pocket for best texture.
Tzatziki sauce can be made ahead and stored for up to 4 days.
Wrap assembled pita in foil for easier handling if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg