Nicoise-Style Salad with Spicy Pita

Ingredients

• Grilled Spicy Pita

  • 2 7-inch (18-cm) pita bread
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt

• Salad

  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) oil-packed pitted black olives, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) blanched green beans, cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces
  • 2 cans 170 g tuna chunks, drained
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) capers, rinsed and drained
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • Salt and pepper