Cucumber Pita Wedges
I first tasted these delicious snacks at a friend's house. Of the finger foods she served, this platter was the first to empty. —Grace Yaskovic, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
I first tasted these delicious snacks at a friend's house. Of the finger foods she served, this platter was the first to empty. —Grace Yaskovic, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
- Carbohydrate 10.297700295085 g
- Cholesterol 15.592237705 mg
- Fat 5.07482585472 g
- Fiber 0.518125007152557 g
- Protein 2.450125859915 g
- Saturated Fat 2.773416248226 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (67g)
- Sodium 131.6534845755 mg
- Sugar 9.77957528793244 g
- Trans Fat 0.7659325874105 g
- Calories 95 calories
Step-by-step
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing mix until combined.
- Split pita breads in half, forming two circles.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over pita circles; cut each into six wedges.
- Top with cucumbers; sprinkle with lemon-pepper.
Softening Cheese Properly
Many home cooks rush the softening process by using a microwave, which liquifies the outer fat before the center warms. Soften block cream cheese at room temperature for 45 minutes until it yields gently to finger pressure. Beating the Italian salad dressing mix into properly softened dairy distributes the herbs evenly and prevents lumps. Cold cheese will tear the pita circles during spreading.Managing Cucumber Moisture
Fresh cucumbers contain high water content that rapidly ruins crisp bread bases. Peel the cucumbers to remove bitter waxes and slice them uniformly at 1/8-inch thickness using a mandoline. Pat the slices firmly with paper towels to draw out surface liquid before assembly. Dried herbs in the dressing mix require moisture to hydrate properly, which the cream cheese provides without making the bread soggy.Sequencing Assembly and Service
Split the pita breads carefully along their natural seam to yield thin, pliable circles. Spread the cheese mixture immediately after splitting to protect the interior crumb from drying out. Cut the circles into six wedges each before topping with cucumbers to maintain clean edges. Serve the assembled wedges within two hours of preparation to preserve texture.
