Best Middle Eastern Tuna Salad Pitas Recipes

MIDDLE EASTERN TUNA SALAD

Middle Eastern Tuna Salad image

Make and share this Middle Eastern Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 (8 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and cumin in a bowl.
Stir in tuna, chickpeas and parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 472.4, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 20.9

LEBANESE TUNA TAHINI SALAD

Lebanese Tuna Tahini Salad image

I've recently discovered tahini and absolutely love it! In this healther adaptation of tuna salad, tahini replaces mayonnaise as the emulsifier and adds unique flavor along with the Middle Eastern spices. I like to add apples to my tuna salad for a contrasting sweet, tart flavor.

Provided by Stephanie Z.

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons tahini
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 lemon, juice of, about 3 tablespoons
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2-2 teaspoons cumin
salt and pepper
3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons green olives, chopped
1/2 cup apple, chopped (optional)

Steps:

In a food processor blend together the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and spices.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a bowl toss the tuna, onion, celery, and apples lightly with the dressing to coat.
Serve in a whole wheat pita with tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 543.6, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 25.2

SPICY TUNA SALAD PITAS WITH CILANTRO

Spicy Tuna Salad Pitas With Cilantro image

Tuna salad with a little bite! Makes a nice change when you want something different for lunch or a quick dinner. Had these with my mom before tackling the shopping crowds this past weekend...we wound up going on a cookbook binge! Serves 1 but can easlily be doubled or adapted to make more servings.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can light chunk tuna in water, drained
3 -5 tablespoons mayonnaise (depending on how creamy you like it)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half
mesclun, for assembling

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, cilantro,cumin, cayenne, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours, to let the flavors blend.
Fill the pita halves with lettuce leaves, then the tuna salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 1233.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 50.5

GREEK CHICKPEA & TUNA PITAS

Greek Chickpea & Tuna Pitas image

Make and share this Greek Chickpea & Tuna Pitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
0.5 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon celery, diced
3 -4 large scallions, diced
4 pita bread

Steps:

Mix the ingredients together for the dressing, set aside.
Stir the chickpeas, tuna, parsley, celery, & scallions together in a bowl. Pour over the dressing, mix well.
Stuff each pita with equal amounts of the tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.5, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 790.9, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 16.9

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