Tuna Salad Pitas
Elevate your lunch game with these satisfying Tuna Salad Pitas—a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and fresh flavors, all wrapped in wholesome whole wheat pita pockets. This quick and easy no-cook recipe combines protein-packed canned tuna with a flavorful dressing of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a hint of tangy pickle relish and zesty Dijon mustard. Finely chopped celery and red onion add a delightful crunch, while fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon brighten every bite. Nestled with vibrant mixed greens and juicy tomato slices, these pita pockets are a healthy, portable, and delicious option for a midday meal or light dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re great for meal prep or enjoying on the go! Perfect keywords: tuna salad pita pockets, healthy lunch recipes, no-cook meals, quick tuna salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks, finely chopped celery
- 0.25 cup, finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pitas whole wheat pita pockets
- 2 cups mixed greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 2 medium, thinly sliced tomato
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake the tuna gently with a fork to separate it.
Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, pickle relish, lemon juice, dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna.
Mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Slice each pita pocket in half to form 8 halves and gently open the pockets.
Line the inside of each pita pocket with a layer of mixed greens.
Spoon the tuna salad evenly into each pita pocket, filling them generously.
Add a slice or two of tomato to each pita pocket for added freshness and flavor.
Serve immediately or wrap in foil/plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4814 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1363 mg | 29% | |
*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.
