Cheddar, Feta & Olive Pitas

November 16, 2010

Sandwich Week continues! :mrgreen:

Although, this sandwich seemed more like an appetizer than a sandwich to me. It was really tasty, but not very satisfying. Plus, I think if you sliced it into wedges, it’d make an awesome, crowd-pleasing appetizer for a get-together.

_MG_3054.JPG

This Cheddar, Feta & Olive Pita was so easy to throw together. Just chop up some pitted olives (black or green).

_MG_3064.JPG

Then, combine equal parts of crumbled feta and shredded extra sharp cheddar in a bowl. (I used about a cup of each.)

_MG_3070.JPG

Next, add the chopped olives, a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, about a teaspoon of oregano, freshly ground pepper to taste, and mix it all together.

_MG_3082.JPG

Then, stuff the mixture (as much or as little as you’d like) inside half of a pita and warm it in the toaster oven until the cheddar is melted.

_MG_3089.JPG

Mmm… cheesy goodness! :-D

_MG_3090.JPG

I loved all of the bold flavors in this pita. My mouth was very happy! :mrgreen:

_MG_3099.JPG

I’m a big fan of this recipe, but the next time I make it, it’ll be an appetizer! ;-)

{ 37 comments… read them below or add one }

Hayley November 16, 2010 at 8:43 pm

This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. :)

Reply

Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine November 16, 2010 at 8:46 pm

Ohh yum!! This would make a great app, especially for a Mediterranean-themed dinner :)

Reply

Lolly November 16, 2010 at 8:48 pm

i’d try that filling between whole wheat tortillas & then wedge them up quesadilla style. those seem VERY wine friendly & would make a great appetizer. I would need a really substantial salad alongside to call that a meal!
Nice flavor combo tho &so easy! thanks!

Reply

Shannon (The Daily Balance) November 16, 2010 at 8:52 pm

this looks great! love the combo of feta and olives and the seasoning would really take his over the top! YUM!

Reply

Jessica @ How Sweet It Is November 16, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Mmm that looks absolutely delicious.

Reply

Estela @ Weekly Bite November 16, 2010 at 8:56 pm

I’m really enjoying sandwich week :)

Reply

Lynn (The Actors Diet) November 16, 2010 at 8:58 pm

i can never get my pita pockets to pocket!

hope your feeling okay tina – have been following you on twitter! sounds scary?!?

Reply

Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat November 16, 2010 at 9:01 pm

Oh that pita sounds delicious! I can understand what you mean about it lacking staying power–I think it needs some more protein or a lot of more veggies!

Reply

holly @ couchpotatoathlete November 16, 2010 at 9:04 pm

I love olives and feta cheese so this is totally up my alley :)

Reply

Krystina November 16, 2010 at 9:05 pm

That pita is begging for some spinach!

Reply

Mary @ Bites and Bliss November 16, 2010 at 9:17 pm

Looks delicious!! But yes, I agree..much more appertizerish. It doesnt look like it’d be a real filler-upper :P

Reply

the blissful baker November 16, 2010 at 9:24 pm

that looks really tasty! yum!

Reply

Melissa November 16, 2010 at 9:24 pm

The Murphy pics totally made me giggle! So cute! Just FYI . . . they have dog beds for pretty cheap at TJ Maxx/Home Goods . . . just in case you decide to try another bed for him! :)

That pita looks like a yummy snack! It would probably be really good in a flatbread pizza version, too!

Reply

Hannah November 16, 2010 at 9:36 pm

Two types of cheese… I think I’m in love with you. I mean, this sandwich! ;)

Reply

Annette November 16, 2010 at 9:51 pm

I LOVE whole wheat pitas and Feta. YUMM! Next time you should add some spinach for an extra punch :)

Reply

Arlene @ Adventures in Weight Loss November 16, 2010 at 10:06 pm

It does look tasty, but I looked at it and thought: “That’s it?” Not much to it as a meal … An appetizer? Definitely.

Reply

chelsey @ clean eating chelsey November 16, 2010 at 10:07 pm

That looks really good – but you’re right, that definitely wouldn’t fill me up for dinner time!!

Reply

Lew (ashandlewplus2.com) November 16, 2010 at 10:07 pm

That post made my mouth water. Thank u

Reply

Katy (The Singing Runner) November 16, 2010 at 10:19 pm

Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! :)

Reply

Christine (The Raw Project) November 16, 2010 at 10:32 pm

This looks wonderful, thanks!

Reply

Sarah @ Going on Goals November 16, 2010 at 10:45 pm

This looks so good and easy. Thanks for sharing!

Reply

Erica D November 16, 2010 at 10:59 pm

Gah! Go you. I HATE olives, and wish I didn’t, because they are part of such taste combos like this!

Reply

Caroline- NaturallyCare November 16, 2010 at 11:24 pm

Looks amazing! Feta is the reason I can’t fully give up dairy.. it’s too good!

Reply

Anjali Shah November 17, 2010 at 3:31 am

I love the idea of melting feta with cheddar and olives inside a pita! I’ve definitely eaten my share of feta and olives when we eat at Greek restaurants, but never thought of melting the feta with another cheese and putting it in a pita! I’m definitely going to make this for a snack at home – I think I’d probably add some roasted red peppers into the mix too :) Btw – thanks for being on the panel at the FoodBuzz conference. As a newer food blogger, it was really helpful to hear your perspective on everything! I’ll definitely be a regular reader from now on.

Reply

Ravenous Rowie November 17, 2010 at 3:47 am

yum yum yum! Looks pretty darn good!

Reply

Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear November 17, 2010 at 5:02 am

Yum, this would be my kind of pita :)

Reply

Angela (the diet book junkie) November 17, 2010 at 6:19 am

all that needs is a glass of pinot and i’d be all set! thanks for sharing!

Reply

Lauren November 17, 2010 at 6:39 am

This looks like it would make a good lunch. :)

Reply

Tessa November 17, 2010 at 7:01 am

Oh how I miss feta!! It’s probably the one cheese with no dairy-free, gluten free alternative. Life is just not as complete without the ol’ guy

Reply

CaSaundra November 17, 2010 at 7:47 am

That does sound a bit more like an appetizer..I would probably bulk it up with some spinach and cucumbers :-)

Reply

Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin November 17, 2010 at 7:49 am

This would be so tasty, but you’re right, this is more like a snack! I need lots of bulk and protein in my sandwiches in order for them to hold me over!

Reply

Sarah@naturaldiabetic November 17, 2010 at 8:01 am

Looks delicious! Seems like it would be filling – protein, fat & carbs… guess you never know until you eat it. Loving the sandwich posts!

Reply

Kris November 17, 2010 at 8:36 am

Yummy flavors! I would add roasted eggplant and roasted peppers to bulk it up. Maybe some mushrooms too.

Reply

Mia November 17, 2010 at 9:08 am

You should try finding Za’atar at your local spice store. It’s a middle eastern spice blend that we put on everything in Israel. it goes especially well feta.

Reply

Holly November 17, 2010 at 9:55 am

That sandwich looks amazing. Black olives and cheese are my two favorite things! I am totally making that sandwich this weekend,

Reply

Lisa November 17, 2010 at 1:13 pm

I LOVE FETA! One of my favorite cheese. What a great idea for a quick lunch.

Reply

Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle November 18, 2010 at 10:48 am

mmm that sounds good….I’d probably add some spinach and chicken to that or something to make it more filling

Reply

Leave a Comment

Previous post:

Next post: