Chargrilled Vegetable and Pita Salad With Feta and Dukkah

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 2
Healthy and delicious chargrilled vegetable and pita salad with feta and dukkah
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Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 inches fat-free whole wheat pita bread
2 large zucchini , trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
2 red bell peppers , halved , deseeded and cut into 2cm thick slices
16 ounces eggplants , trimmed , quartered lengthways
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves , torn
1 tablespoon dukkah ( or to taste )
3 ounces feta , crumbled

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
310
Sugar
8g
Fat
22g
This delicious chargrilled vegetable and pita salad with feta and dukkah is perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish. The charred vegetables give the salad a smoky and robust flavor, while the feta cheese and dukkah bring a nutty and tangy taste. The fresh herbs and lemon dressing add a bright and zesty element to the salad. This salad is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side dish to any meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or not, this salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you full and energized.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
2.Cut the pita bread into small triangles and toast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden.
3.Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the zucchini, red pepper, and eggplant in batches for about 5 minutes on each side until they are tender and charred.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey to make a dressing.
5.Toss the vegetables with the dressing, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.
6.Sprinkle the dukkah and crumbled feta over the salad and serve with the toasted pita bread triangles.

PROS

This salad is packed with healthy veggies and herbs, making it full of vitamins and nutrients.

The charred vegetables add a delicious smoky flavor to the salad.

The tangy feta cheese and nutty dukkah bring a complex flavor to the dish.

This recipe makes a great lunch or side dish for any meal.

CONS

The fat-free pita bread can be dry and lack flavor.

This recipe requires a grill pan to char the vegetables, which may not be accessible to everybody.

Some people may not enjoy the earthy flavor of eggplants.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is full of healthy vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and red pepper that are all high in vitamins and minerals.
The antioxidants in these vegetables can help reduce inflammation.
The olive oil in the dressing has anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy benefits.
This salad is also vegetarian and can be made vegan by replacing the feta cheese with a plant-based alternative.

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