24 ounces leaf lettuce
152 ounces pita filling (see notes for suggestions)
12 pounds tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 ounces alfalfa sprouts (see notes)
4 pounds sweet pickles, sliced
8 ounces black olives
50 pita bread rounds
Servings: 50
1. Place one large lettuce leaf on dinner plate, leaving room for the pita bread.
2. Place 3 oz filling on top of lettuce leaf.
3. Place 4 slices of tomato beside filling.
4. Place a small amount of sprouts on top of tomatoes.
5. Garnish plate with 6 pickle slices and 2 black olives.
6. Just before service, place 2 pita halves on plate.
Notes:
Alfalfa sprouts may be potentially hazardous. Purchase sprouts from a reputable source and follow carefully all food safety standards.
Filling choices may include egg salad, tuna salad, ham salad, sliced meats, sliced cheese, or chilled grilled vegetables. Small, thin portions of cooked and chilled solid meats may be used, for example, chicken breast, baked salmon.
152 ounces pita filling (see notes for suggestions)
12 pounds tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 ounces alfalfa sprouts (see notes)
4 pounds sweet pickles, sliced
8 ounces black olives
50 pita bread rounds
Servings: 50
1. Place one large lettuce leaf on dinner plate, leaving room for the pita bread.
2. Place 3 oz filling on top of lettuce leaf.
3. Place 4 slices of tomato beside filling.
4. Place a small amount of sprouts on top of tomatoes.
5. Garnish plate with 6 pickle slices and 2 black olives.
6. Just before service, place 2 pita halves on plate.
Notes:
Alfalfa sprouts may be potentially hazardous. Purchase sprouts from a reputable source and follow carefully all food safety standards.
Filling choices may include egg salad, tuna salad, ham salad, sliced meats, sliced cheese, or chilled grilled vegetables. Small, thin portions of cooked and chilled solid meats may be used, for example, chicken breast, baked salmon.
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