WeightWatchers Pita and Pomegranate Salad Recipe

This is a traditional Middle Eastern salad (called “Fattoush“) that’s very filling. It goes great with kebabs or even stews, as the pomegranate gives it a very nice tart flavor.

Weight Watchers Pita and Pomegranate Salad recipe
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 small cucumbers, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1-2 hot peppers, sliced
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juice and finely chopped peel of
2 pita breads, toasted
1 clove garlic, split
1 pomegranate
salt (to taste)

Preparation
1. Mix together the tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, peppers, and mint together in a salad bowl.
2. Add the lemon peel and lemon juice and toss well; add the oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Split the toasted pitas, and rub the rough sides with the garlic; tear the pita into small pieces and add to the salad.
4. Remove the seeds from the pomegranate (be careful not to stain your clothing with the juice!) and add to the salad and discard the peel and the pith.
5. Toss the salad well, and serve immediately.

How many Weight Watchers points in pita & pomegranate salad recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 10
Nutritional information per serving: 431 calories, 25.3g fat, 6.3g fiber

Originally posted 2007-12-10 14:15:58.