Greek Chickpea Tuna Pitas
Get ready to elevate your lunch game with these vibrant and protein-packed Greek Chickpea Tuna Pitas! Combining the rich flavors of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this no-cook recipe brings together creamy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant garlic to create a luscious dressing that perfectly complements the hearty blend of mashed chickpeas and tender tuna. Tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a hint of fresh parsley, this filling is a refreshing and nutritious twist on classic tuna salad. Stuffed into soft whole wheat pitas lined with crunchy lettuce, these handheld delights are ready in just 15 minutes, making them ideal for quick meals or meal prep. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even picnics, these Mediterranean tuna pitas are as wholesome as they are satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (5 ounces) Canned tuna in water, drained
- 0.33 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 pieces Whole wheat pita bread, halved
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas lightly with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
Add the drained tuna to the bowl and break it up into small pieces with a fork.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and tuna mixture and mix well to combine.
Stir in the diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Gently open the halved pita bread pockets and line each with a lettuce leaf.
Spoon the chickpea tuna mixture evenly into each pita pocket.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 2653 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1671 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
