Chef’s Salad in Pita Bread

Preparation info
  • Makes

    5

    Sandwiches
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We Eat Today

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

  • About

A chef’s salad is a great way to eat a little of everything. Here we offer a light variation on an old theme, made with plenty of vegetables and a light vinaigrette, all packed into a pita pocket.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1

Method

  • Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Wrap the pita breads in foil and place in a 350°F oven until warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the salad greens, broccoli, cucumber, red onion, carrot, cherry tomatoes, ham, and cheese in a large bowl. Toss gently.
  • Just before serving, whisk the dressing again and add to the salad m