Best Tuna Pickle And Chopped Vegetable Pita Sandwiches Recipes

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TUNA IN PITAS



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Stress free sandwich ready in just 5 minutes! Hearty tuna recipe perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (3 oz) light tuna in water, drained
2 lettuce leaves
1 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half to form 2 pockets
1/2 medium orange, peeled, broken into segments and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix onion, celery, mayonnaise and curry powder. Stir in tuna.
  • Place lettuce leaf in each pita bread half; fill with tuna mixture. Top with orange pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA-PICKLE PITAS



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Sweet pickle relish gives this coleslaw-like sandwich filling a tangy kick.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6 oz) light tuna in water, drained
1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon coleslaw dressing
1/4 teaspoon celery seed, if desired
4 pita breads (6 inches in diameter), cut in half to form pockets

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except pita breads.
  • Spoon tuna mixture into pita bread halves.

CUCUMBER-TUNA SALAD PITAS



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This tuna and veggies salad-turned-pita sandwich recipe takes just 15 minutes to make a filling meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (about 7 oz) albacore tuna
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
2 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (8 inch)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix tuna, reduced-fat mayonnaise, yogurt, cucumber, onion, dill weed and seasoning blend.
  • Cut pita breads in half crosswise to form pockets. Spoon 1/4 of mixture into each pita bread half. Add lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PITA BREAD SANDWICHES WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield Six to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small cans of tuna
6 ribs celery, about 1/4 pound
1 onion, preferably red, about 1/2 pound
2 sweet green peppers, about 1/2 pound
1 cucumber, about 1/2 pound
2 or 3 red, ripe tomatoes, cored, about 3/4 pound
1 cup finely chopped parsley
12 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 egg yolk
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
6 rounds pita bread

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna and cut it into bite-size flakes.
  • Chop the celery coarsely. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut the onion into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut each pepper lengthwise into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin strips. There should be about three cups.
  • If desired, peel the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut each tomato crosswise in half. Squeeze gently to loosen the seeds; discard them. Cut the tomatoes into cubes. There should be about two cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onions, green peppers, cucumber, tomatoes and parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the anchovy fillets, garlic, vinegar, egg yolk and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk and gradually add the oil. Beat until thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the tuna mixture and toss to blend. Serve inside rounds of pita bread, each cut in half crosswise.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WARM TUNA PITA POCKETS



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I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice crunch. -Marge Nicol, Shannon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tuna, cheese, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spoon into pita halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56 mg cholesterol, Sodium 885 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 32 g protein.

GARDEN TUNA PITA SANDWICHES



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A well-balanced meal packed into a pita is a breeze to whip up. Not a fan of tuna? Try canned chicken. -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pouches (one 5 ounces, one 2-1/2 ounces) light water-packed tuna
3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1 cup fresh baby spinach
6 slices tomato

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Line pita halves with spinach and tomato; fill each with 1/3 cup tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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