feta avocado salsa & pita chips

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You know those people who always go to a restaurant and order next to nothing, just so that they can fill up almost completely on chips (or bread) and dip??? Yep, pretty sure I’m one of them. (Although I make it a point to always thank the waiter/waitress with a far-more-than-15% tip!)

Seriously, though, I love all kinds of dips! And fresh guacamole and a stellar salsa are undoubtedly two of my favorites. So when I found myself needing to whip up an appetizer this week, and had a tomato plant begging to be picked and a ripe avocado waiting to be used, I figured why not have the best of both worlds? For kicks, I typed the ingredients into a search, and was (divinely, I think) led to this brilliant recipe, which marries the combo with feta and Italian seasonings. The result? Fabulously fetalicious – definite crowd-pleaser. :) Will be returning to this one time and again, I’m sure…

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Feta and Avocado Salsa + Pita Chips
(From All Recipes)Ingredients:

  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado – peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 whole pieces pita bread
  • spray butter
  • favorite Italian seasoning
  • garlic salt

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Method:

In a bowl, gently stir together tomatoes, avocados, onion, and garlic. Mix in parsley and oregano. Gently stir in olive oil and vinegar. Then stir in feta. Cover, and chill for 2 to 6 hours.

To make pita chips, set oven to 350 degrees. Then take a few pieces of pita and use a knife to cut them into eight triangles. Gently tear each piece in half on the seam, and lay them out on a cookie sheet with the “inside”-sides facing up. Spray the tops of each piece with spray-butter or brush with olive oil, and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Bake in the preheated oven until edges turn a light brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.

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About Ali

Ali Ebright is a freelance recipe developer and food writer/photographer, and blogs at Gimme Some Oven and Gimme Some Life. She also loves all things music, traveling near and far, actually making things from Pinterest, cozying up with a good book and her sweet pup, Henry, and spending time with a wonderful group of friends. Come say hello and follow Ali on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ & Instagram.


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3 thoughts on “feta avocado salsa & pita chips

  1. I noticed there was not any lemon or lime juice in this recipe, does the avacado not turn brown after sitting for so long? Looks great though!
    Thanks,
    Annie

  2. looks delish!!

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    Christin Howard July 26, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    Ali,
    I LOVE your whole website! It is just adorable, i’ve been sharing it with all my friends :) Do you take all the pictures or does someone else? Cause they are great. I cant wait to try some of your recipes…I’m printing some right now:) Hope all is well,
    Christin