Tuna Salad Pita

This Tuna Salad Pita is a refreshing and nutritious snack, combining the rich flavors of tuna with crisp vegetables, all nestled in a soft pita pocket. It's a perfect quick meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Canned tuna (in water) - 1 can (150g)
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Celery, finely chopped - 1/2 stalk
• Red onion, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Pickles, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Whole wheat pita bread - 2 pieces
• Lettuce leaves - 4 leaves
• Tomato, sliced - 1 medium

Steps

1. Drain the canned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.
2. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, red onion, pickles, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
3. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
4. Slice the pita bread in half to create pockets.
5. Stuff each pita half with lettuce leaves and spoon in the tuna salad mixture.
6. Top with sliced tomato and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tuna, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.

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