Cucumber Pita Snack Recipes

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CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups dip, about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



Cucumber Yogurt Dip with Pita Chips image

Steps:

  • Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with toasted pitas chips.
  • Pita Chips:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cut each. pita bread into 8 triangles. Place on baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool.

1 medium hot house cucumber
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, divided
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-grain pita pockets (recommended: Thomas' Sahara)

CUCUMBER PITA WEDGES

I first tasted these delicious snacks at a friend's houses. Of the finger foods she served, this platter was the first to empty.-Grace Yaskovic, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5



Cucumber Pita Wedges image

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing mix until combined. , Split pita breads in half, forming two circles. Spread cream cheese mixture over pita circles; cut each into six wedges. Top with cucumbers; sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing mix
4 whole pita breads
1 to 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
Lemon-pepper seasoning

CHICKEN CUCUMBER PITAS

I wanted a good recipe for pitas. Seeing the large stack of garden-fresh cucumbers on my counter, I decided to improvise and create my own filling. It was a huge hit. -Sheena Wellard, Nampa, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14



Chicken Cucumber Pitas image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic powder and pepper; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Fill each pita half with a scant 1/2 cup chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 large cucumber, quartered, seeded and sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 pita pocket halves

CURRIED BEEF PITAS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

A good friend gave me this recipe when I first got married. I was a bit apprehensive to try it since the ingredients weren't that familiar to me, but, years later, it's now one of our family favorites. -Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15



Curried Beef Pitas with Cucumber Sauce image

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Add apple, raisins, curry powder and salt; cook until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve in pita halves with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
PITAS:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

FETA, CUCUMBER AND SPINACH PITA SANDWICHES

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Feta     Cucumber     Spinach     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12



Feta, Cucumber and Spinach Pita Sandwiches image

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt, garlic and cayenne in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Mix cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, mint, vinegar and oil in large bowl. Stir in spinach and feta cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand while preparing pita bread.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in oven until heated through, about 10 minutes. Fill pita halves with cucumber mixture. Spoon some of yogurt dressing into each pita half. Serve, passing remaining yogurt dressing separately.

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped English hothouse cucumber
1/4 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 6-ounce package baby spinach
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 pita breads, cut crosswise in half

CUCUMBER PITA WEDGES

Make and share this Cucumber Pita Wedges recipe from Food.com.

Provided by agasdf

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Cucumber Pita Wedges image

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing mix until combined.
  • Split pita breads in half, forming two circles.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over pita circles; cut each into six wedges.
  • Top with cucumbers.
  • Sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 490.9, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10.2

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing mix
4 whole pita breads
1 -2 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices
to taste lemon-pepper seasoning

CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH GREEK PITA CHIPS

This is an easy delicious recipe adapted from Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. Great for parties, or hanging out!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Cucumber Yogurt Dip With Greek Pita Chips image

Steps:

  • Yogurt Dip:.
  • Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with the toasted pitas chips.
  • Pita Chips:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray(or use olive oil on a piece of paper towel and wipe over baking sheet); set aside.
  • Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles.
  • Place on baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool. Enjoy!

1 medium seedless cucumber (or regular cucumber that has been seeded)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning, plus
2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning, divided (store bought or homemade)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 whole grain pita
cooking spray

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