Greek Caesar Salad Pita Pockets with Spiced Meat
Greek Caesar Salad Pita Pockets with Spiced Meat
Enjoy a Mediterranean twist with these Greek Caesar Salad Pita Pockets. Ground lamb or beef is seasoned with ZA'ATAR spices, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes, then paired with Fresh Express® Twisted Greek Caesar Chopped Salad in a warm pita. Quick, flavorful, and satisfying – the perfect handheld meal!
Ingredients
- 2 packages Fresh Express® Twisted Greek Caesar Chopped Salad Kits® (9.3-ounce)
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 3 teaspoons ZA’ATAR Spice Blend
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 package Pita Pockets (11.75-ounce) – 4 whole pitas
Instructions
- Cook the onion in the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes or until translucent; add the lamb or ground beef and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Drain any fat from the pan. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, ZA’ATAR, red pepper flakes, and salt; mix to combine. Cool slightly.
To Make the Twisted Greek Caesar Chopped Salad:
- Place the Fresh Express® Twisted Greek Caesar Chopped Salad Kits® into a large bowl; toss with salad dressing and toppings.
To Assemble:
- Split each pita in half. Fill with 1/4 cup meat and 1/2 cup salad; arrange cucumber slices around the sides of the pita. Top with a few additional crumbles of meat. Serve with Twisted Greek Caesar Chopped Salad on the side.
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