Tuna Pickle Pitas
Get ready to elevate your lunch game with these irresistible Tuna Pickle Pitas, a quick and healthy meal bursting with bright, tangy flavors. Packed with a creamy tuna salad featuring finely chopped dill pickles, crisp celery, and fresh parsley, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of texture and zest. Enhanced with a touch of lemon juice and a dash of seasoning, the tuna mixture nestles inside warm whole wheat pita pockets lined with fresh lettuce and juicy tomato slices for added crunch and freshness. Perfect for busy weekdays, these portable pitas come together in just 15 minutes and make an ideal choice for light meals, picnics, or on-the-go snacking. With keywords like "healthy tuna recipe," "quick lunch ideas," and "easy pita pocket meals," this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pitas
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 8 slices Tomato slices
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, diced red onion, chopped celery, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Gently warm the pitas in a toaster or a dry skillet over low heat for about 1-2 minutes, if desired.
Cut each pita in half to create pockets. Carefully open each pocket to make room for the filling.
Line each pita pocket with a lettuce leaf and two slices of tomato.
Spoon the prepared tuna mixture evenly into each pita pocket, dividing it equally among all 8 halves (4 full pitas).
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a cold option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 3417 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.1 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*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.
