Recipe: Great Veggie Pita Sandwiches (using cream cheese)

GREAT VEGGIE PITA SANDWICHES

FOR THE VEGGIE MIXTURE:
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup diced zucchini
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup coarsely grated carrot
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 of a large avocado, diced
1 tablespoon flavored rice vinegar (plus additional for sandwich)
FOR THE SANDWICHES:
1 pita bread cut in half
4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (plain or herbed)
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts or shredded lettuce

TO PREPARE THE VEGGIE MIXTURE:
In small mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, zucchini, red onion, carrot, tomato and avocado. Stir in rice vinegar and allow to set at room temperature for a few minutes.

TO MAKE THE SANDWICHES:
Open pita bread halves and spread each half with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. Spoon the veggie mixture into the pita pockets, dividing evenly. Top veggie filling with alfalfa sprouts or shredded lettuce. Sprinkle lightly with more flavored rice vinegar, if desired.

From: Nancy/CA