Garlic Ranch Veggie Pita Pockets (Printable Version)

Soft pita pockets filled with crisp vegetables and creamy garlic ranch for a light, satisfying vegetarian meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 240 ml cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 240 ml cucumber, diced
03 - 240 ml red bell pepper, diced
04 - 240 ml shredded romaine lettuce
05 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
06 - 60 ml red onion, thinly sliced

→ Pita & Cheese

07 - 4 whole wheat pita pockets
08 - 120 ml crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Garlic Ranch Dressing

09 - 120 ml plain Greek yogurt
10 - 30 ml mayonnaise
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 15 ml fresh dill, chopped (or 5 ml dried dill)
13 - 15 ml chopped fresh parsley
14 - 5 ml lemon juice
15 - 2.5 ml onion powder
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, dill, parsley, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and red bell pepper, shred romaine lettuce, julienne carrot, and thinly slice red onion.
03 - Place all prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
04 - Briefly warm pita pockets in a toaster or microwave if preferred.
05 - Carefully open each pita and spread a generous spoonful of garlic ranch dressing inside each pocket.
06 - Stuff each pita pocket with the mixed vegetables and top with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.
07 - Drizzle extra garlic ranch dressing inside each pita as preferred.
08 - Serve pita pockets immediately while fresh.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes ideal for busy schedules
  • No need to cook just slice mix and fill
  • Customizable with whatever fresh veggies you love or happen to have on hand
  • Vegetarian and easily made vegan with simple swaps
  • The garlic ranch dressing is made from scratch with Greek yogurt for a creamy and tangy finish
02 -
  • High in fiber thanks to all those veggies
  • The garlic ranch dressing can be made in advance and keeps for three days
  • Pita pockets make for perfect meal prep grab and go lunches
03 -
  • Lightly rub the outside of the pita with olive oil before warming for even softer bread
  • Letting the cut veggies rest with lemon juice and a pinch of salt for five minutes brings out their flavor
  • Always taste the dressing with a veggie stick before assembling If you love bold flavors add more garlic or pickled jalapeño
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