Cheese, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes – a taste bud trio that’s very difficult to beat, especially when the cheese is oozing out of a perfectly toasted pita. Sided with a creamy feta & briny olive salad.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.
PERFECT PITA
In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pita/s and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pita/s with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pita/s is/are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.
DOUBLE YUM
Plate up the grilled cheese pita/s. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the Feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.
PERFECT PITA
In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pita/s and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pita/s with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pita/s is/are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.
DOUBLE YUM
Plate up the grilled cheese pita/s. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the Feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.
PERFECT PITA
In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pitas and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pitas with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pitas until the pitas are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.
DOUBLE YUM
Plate up the grilled cheese pitas. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the Feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.
PERFECT PITA
In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pitas and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pitas with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pitas until the pitas are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.
DOUBLE YUM
Plate up the grilled cheese pitas. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the Feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R135.18
for 4 servings · R33.79 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Basil needs 10 gSouth African Feta Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil 400 g 400 g at R74.99 · 3% of packR1.87
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Pita Bread needs 4Wholewheat Pita Breads 6 pk R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Pitted Kalamata Olives needs 80 gKalamata Olives 825 g 825 g at R149.99 · 10% of packR14.54
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Grated Mozzarella Cheese needs 200 gAyrshire Mozzarella Cheese 600 g 600 g at R124.99 · 33% of packR41.66
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R29.99 · 57% of packR17.14
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.40
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Danish-style Feta needs 80 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 10% of packR10.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?
The preparation time for Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita with kalamata olives is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita with kalamata olives?
The total time required to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita with kalamata olives is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?
Cucumber, Feta, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pita Bread, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Salad Leaves, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?
Calories: 731, Carbs: 59 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.4 grams, Sugar: 9.1 grams, Salt: 1396 grams
How do I prepare Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?
DOUBLE YUM: Plate up the grilled cheese pita/s. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef! PERFECT PITA: In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pita/s and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pita/s with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pita/s is/are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one. LET’S START WITH SALAD: In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?
Cucumber, Feta, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pita Bread, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Salad Leaves, Tomato
How many calories does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita have?
731 calories
How much fat content does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita have?
grams