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VEGGIE SALAD IN A POCKET

Turn a salad into a hearty lunch with a pita sandwich.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sandwich
Servings: 4
Author: Sue Gilmore

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped yellow squash or zucchini
  • ¾ cup chopped raw broccoli
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped coarsely
  • 2 T or more of sliced black olives
  • 2 T of snipped flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup of our creamy Italian dressing
  • ¼ cup of cannellini beans drained
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Spinach or Romaine lettuce opt.
  • Whole grain Pita bread

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the squash, broccoli, tomatoes, olives and parsley. Toss with Creamy Italian salad dressing. Then cover and chill for at least one hour. I like to make this a day ahead of when I plan to serve it.
  • Meanwhile, make hummus with beans, 3 tablespoons of salad dressing and turmeric. Process in the blender or food processor until smooth and spreadable.
  • Cut pita rounds in half. Open to make pockets. Spread hummus inside the pocket. Spoon chilled vegetable mix into the pockets. You can also add some fresh chopped spinach or Romaine lettuce, if desired. Enjoy!