Middle Eastern Platter

Fast way to make a Middle Eastern Pita sandwich. From Everyday Cooking on PBS.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  plum tomatoes, seeded diced
• 1  English cucumber, seeded diced
• 1  cup  coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1  small red onion, diced
•  coarse  salt and pepper
• 8  ounces  hummus
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 8  ounces feta cheese
• 1  cup  pitted kalamata olive
• 4 (6 inch)  pita breads

Directions

1. Combine lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
3. Place onion in a separate plastic bag.
4. For Meal: Add onion and dressing to vegetables.
5. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
6. Serve with hummus (sprinkled with paprika and remaining olive oil), feta (thickly sliced), olives, and pita.
7. Place/Arrange ingredients on platter and let individuals make their own.
8. Make ahead:.
9. Store dressing and the tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley covered in the refrigerator. Keep the onion in plastic bag also in the refrigerator.