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Egg and Pita Salad


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low-carb

Description

A light and refreshing egg salad stuffed in pita bread.


Ingredients

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  • 4 eggs (see notes)
  • 2 T Greek Yogurt (see notes)
  • 1 T mayo
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 T thinly-sliced green onion
  • 8 green olives, finely chopped
  • salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 romaine lettuce leaves, thinly sliced
  • 2 Joseph’s Flax, Oat Bran, and Whole Wheat Pita Bread (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Cook eggs according to directions for Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs.
  2. Let eggs cool, then peel and chop the eggs and put them into a small bowl.
  3. While eggs cook, mix together the fat-free Greek yogurt, mayo, and Dijon.
  4. Thinly slice green onions and chop the green olives.
  5. Mix mustard mixture into the chopped eggs and then mix in the sliced green onion and chopped olives.
  6. Cut the pita bread in half and separate the inside edge so it can be filled.
  7. Spread 1/4 the egg mixture on to the bottom side of each pita half and stuff 1/4 the sliced lettuce on top of it.
  8. Serve right away.

Notes

  • For perfect hard-boiled eggs, bring water to a boil, add eggs, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 9-12 minutes depending on desired doneness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita half
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg