Loaded with hummus, feta cheese, California Ripe Olives, and fresh veggies, these Greek Pita Bread Bites are an easy and healthy snack, lunch, or party appetizer just bursting with fresh summer flavor. The best part? They're ready in minutes -- no cooking required!
Don't you just love Mediterranean ingredients? Everything that you see here is a staple in my kitchen. I never tire of these items! I love that I can add fresh veggies, black olives, or feta cheese to salads, dips, sandwiches, pasta...and pita bread...and I know that the dish will always turn out delicious. Plus, even though these ingredients are packed with flavor, they are also full of nutrients. Healthy and tasty? Sign me up!
These Greek Pita Bread Bites Are Packed With Goodness!
Olives are one of the most quintessential and versatile Mediterranean ingredients, and they contain monounsaturated fat -- the good fat! California black ripe olives are loved for their unique flavor, texture, and color. Not only do they taste delicious, but they contain vitamin E, iron, vitamin A, and fiber. California Ripe Olives are packaged at their peak to preserve nutrients for year-round enjoyment.
You can learn even more about the health benefits of California Black Olives HERE, and you can check out so many other ways to enjoy them in your everyday cooking HERE. Recipes galore!
I have provided this idea to show you one of my favorite ways to utilize Mediterranean ingredients in our own kitchen, but these are definitely loose instructions. The process is so easy that it hardly requires any direction at all!
This quick, no-cook option is a perfect example of a snack or light lunch that I might throw together on a normal day. I always have these ingredients on hand, and I know that they all taste good together.
It's an easy go-to solution when I'm rushed, tired, and starving! Plus, it looks fancy enough to serve to my girlfriends with a glass of wine during those afternoon play dates! 🙂
How To Build You Greek Pita Bread Bites
I love to use the small whole wheat pitas as a base for all of my toppings because they are easy to pick up with one hand, and you can also slice them into little triangles for bite-sized appetizers.
A layer of hummus acts as the glue for all of your delicious toppings. Just pull a can of California Ripe Black Olives from your pantry, drain off the extra liquid, and pile those gems high on top of your pita!
Then just sprinkle the dish with some fresh herbs (whatever is growing in your garden this season!!), and a few of your favorite vegetables. Use what you prefer -- you can't mess these up! Since we have mass quantities of tomatoes and cucumbers in our yard at the moment, those were a given here.
And I love the sweet and zesty bite of the red onion, but you could easily skip that if you're not looking for such a strong flavor. Bell pepper or diced zucchini would also be great. And don't forget the tangy, creamy feta! It's just that perfect final touch.
And if you're looking for other delicious Mediterranean-inspired recipes, try these:
- Skinny Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
- Sicilian Quinoa and Tuna Stuffed Peppers
- Italian Tuna and White Bean Salad
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Greek Pita Bread Bites
Ingredients
- 8 1-ounce miniature whole grain pita pockets
- ½ cup hummus
- 1 2.25 ounce can sliced California Black Ripe Olives, drained
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
- Fresh basil and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus onto each pita pocket.
- Drain a can of California Black Ripe Olives and pile them high on top of your hummus!
- Top with the remaining ingredients, cut into small wedges if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Do you love Mediterranean ingredients as much as I do? What are some of your favorite easy snack or meal ideas? Be sure to enter the California Ripe Olives Midsummer Mediterranean Giveaway HERE for a chance to win a fabulous prize package that will help you enjoy tasty flavors this season and beyond!
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Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T
Simply gorgeous!! I'd love this for lunch. 🙂
Blair
Thanks, Julie! Me too! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
These mediterranean bites are just calling my name, Blair! I love these! Such wonderful flavors on pita bread. Sounds like this would make a fantastic dinner or appetizer! Pinned!
Blair
Thanks for the pin, Gayle! They definitely work for dinner, too!
Kathryn Doherty
Love, love, love Mediterranean flavors! And anything involving hummus, so this is a serious winner in my book! Plus, it's great to have some of these easy, tasty go-to snacks and appetizers ready at a moment's notice. Or when it's suddenly 2:00 and I haven't had lunch...
Blair
Exactly, Kathryn! Throw-together recipes like this are so key when we have busy days and we're STARVING!! 🙂
Claudia | Gourmet Project
Perfect for this super hot Roman Summer! thanks!
Blair
Thanks, Claudia!!
Jenn
These are so cute. A perfect light lunch or beautiful appetizer.
Blair
Thanks, Jenn!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
Wow - these look incredible. I'd love these for lunch!
Blair
Thanks, Kristi! They are such a satisfying light lunch since they have so many delicious flavors and textures!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
I could easily swap my usual salad for these pita bites. Love how simple they are, because we all know bloggers have no extra time to cook for themselves. Pinning these!
Blair
Exactly, Jen! We take pictures of food, but rarely sit down for a beautiful meal. 🙂
Cathy
I love olives!!! The flavors of these pita bites looks mouthwatering delicious! Perfect for lunch! You have inspired me to make this for lunch!! Thanks so much Blair for creating another amazing dish!
Cathy
Blair
Thanks, Cathy! The olives MAKE the dish! So flavorful!
Mira
Gorgeous! Love the idea! Pinned!
Blair
Thanks, Mira!! I appreciate the pin!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups
Oh my goodness, I absolutely LOVE these!! Especially those olives--one of my favorite foods of all time! I'm thinking I'd have a hard time keeping them to an appetizer...I'd just end up turning these right into the main meal! 🙂 Pinned!
Blair
Thanks, Anna! Aren't olives the BEST? Such a key ingredient and they add so much great flavor! I'm with you -- I love these as a main dish!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Great summer snack or appetizer! So easy, but so much flavor. Yes, I love all the greek flavors-- always have the staples in my kitchen to jazz up otherwise simple dinners.
Blair
Thanks, Michelle! I totally agree! Just a few simple ingredients can take a basic dish from boring to awesome. 🙂
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)
These are gorgeous! What a bright, fresh meal for summer 🙂
Blair
Thanks so much, Becky!
Deepika@EasyBabyMeals
Wow, they look amazing. A perfect summer-time meal.
Blair
Thank you!! 🙂
Maggie
What a fresh recipe and it's balanced in nutritions! It literally contains every single ingredients we love, and we always have them in our pantry. This will make a lovely dinner. Sharing of course!
Blair
Thanks so much for sharing, Maggie!!
Olga
This is a great recipe! Being Greek I had to sub in Kalamata olives! They have a great briney/zingy flavor. Also you could make this into a “salsa” put the hummus on the side and serve. Great for a party too! Let everyone make their own! Gives you a a few extra free minutes!
Blair
Thanks, Olga!
Ada
ooh wow can't resist my self to eat these pita bites just like mini pizzas. Love the flavour of olives. this is so easy to put together, very nutritious and incredibly tasty. Thanks for the recipe and your suggestion in this dish. keep sharing more incredible stuff.