Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches - serves 6
Preparation - 15 minutes
1 6 1/2-ounce can tuna in spring water, drained and rinsed
3 green onions with tops, chopped
2 tbsp chopped celery
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small tomato chopped
2 tbsp chopped green pepper
3 tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
2 tbsp Salsa or picante sauce
ground black pepper to taste
3 whole-wheat pitas, 7 inches in diameter
Accompaniments
6 lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
1 medium tomato, sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa or bean sprouts
6 sprigs parsley
Combine all ingredients except pitas and the accompaniments. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Cut each pita in half. Line each half with a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, mushroom slices and sprouts.
Add tuna salad and garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Nutrient Analysis per serving
Calories 178 kcal
Protein 12 g
Fat 2 g
Carbohydrate 27 g
Calcium 60 mg
Sodium 326 mg
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:27 pm