Caprese Salad Pita Pockets

By EdieK

Ingredients

• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
• 3/4 cup mixed spring salad greens
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (1)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 large whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
• Large soft lettuce leaves (such as butterhead, Boston, or bibb)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a medium bowl toss together tomatoes, cheese cubes, cucumber, salad greens, basil, green onion, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.

Line insides of pita halves with lettuce leaves. Spoon tomato mixture into pitas. If desired, wrap each pita in plastic wrap and chill for up to 2 hours before serving.