Served as snacks. Vegetarian dish.

1 large ripe Avocado, peeled and pitted

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced Black Olives, drained

4 Green Onions, sliced thin

2 stalks Celery, diced

2 hard-boiled Eggs, peeled and chopped

1 small Tomato, peeled,seeded and chopped

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

Garlic Salt

Hot Pepper Sauce (such as Tabasco)

4 pieces Pita Bread, halved

3 cups shredded Iceberg Lettuce

Mash avocado and lemon juice in a large bowl with a fork until well blended; stir in olives, onions, celery, eggs, tomato and cheese; season with garlic salt and hot pepper sauce to taste. Cover; refrigerate up to 2 hours. Heat oven to 350°. Wrap pita in aluminum foil; bake until hot, about 10 minutes. Evenly divide lettuce and avocado mixture among the pita halves.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serves: 4

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