I love salad, but it's just not much of a meal for me. I need carbs! Dr. Atkins of the famed Atkin's diet would be so disappointed in my carb consumption. To carb up my salad a litte, I break up fresh pita chips and toss them in my salad. The chips absorb the flavor of the dressing and it is just delicious!
While on the subject of carbs, if you are looking for low carb recipes, check out About Low Carb, another great About.com site.
While on the subject of carbs, if you are looking for low carb recipes, check out About Low Carb, another great About.com site.
Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, chopped
- 1 large tomato, cut into eighths
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- FOR THE PITA CHIPS
- 2 loaves of pita bread
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- coarse salt
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Take loaves of pita bead and brush lightly with olive oil on either side. Sprinkle kosher salt evenly over each loaf. Cut each pita loaf into eight triangles (easy to do with a pizza cutter). Bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly brown and crunchy.
While pita chips are cooking, combine cucumbers and tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley and add salt and pepper. Cover and place in refrigerator.
When pita chips are done, remove from oven and allow to cool to touch. Break up pita chips by hand and toss into salad. Drizzle with salad dressing, such as khalta salata, or whatever dressing you prefer.
While pita chips are cooking, combine cucumbers and tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley and add salt and pepper. Cover and place in refrigerator.
When pita chips are done, remove from oven and allow to cool to touch. Break up pita chips by hand and toss into salad. Drizzle with salad dressing, such as khalta salata, or whatever dressing you prefer.
