PITA BREAD SANDWICHES WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD
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
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
TUNA, PICKLE, AND CHOPPED-VEGETABLE PITA SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Fruit Vegetable No-Cook Picnic Low Fat Quick & Easy Yogurt Lunch Mayonnaise Apple Tuna Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season tuna mixture with salt and pepper.
- Mix bell pepper, onion, and apple in medium bowl. Add half of vegetable mixture to tuna mixture and stir to blend. Add vinegar to remaining vegetable mixture; toss to combine. Season vegetable mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place 1/4 cup lettuce in each pita half. Spoon 1/8 of tuna mixture, then 1/8 of vegetable mixture into each pita half. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.
TUNA STEAK AND VEGETABLE SANDWICHES
Eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and arugula share the stage with slices of tuna steak in the Mediterranean-inspired sandwich. Spoon the lentil salad alongside and offer chilled beer. Fresh pears and crisp biscotti round things out nicely.
Categories Sandwich Vegetable Broil Quick & Easy Lunch Tuna Eggplant Arugula Bell Pepper Zucchini Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Combine 3/4 cup oil and next 3 ingredients in small bowl. Arrange eggplant slices, zucchini and bell pepper on broiler pan. Brush on both sides with oil mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until brown, watching closely, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Place bread on broiler pan. Brush top side with oil mixture and sprinkle with pepper. Broil until top side is brown. Transfer to work surface, browned side up.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 30 seconds per side. Place tuna on half of bread slices. Sprinkle with chopped marjoram. Top with vegetables and arugula, then remaining bread slices, browned side down.
VEGETABLE TUNA SANDWICHES
I packed lunches for a husband and seven children for years and tried many different recipes to keep things new and exciting. I hope you enjoy these fun sandwiches.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 3 ounces cream cheese, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in the tuna, celery and green pepper. , In another bowl, combine the carrots, onion and remaining cream cheese and mayonnaise. Spread 1/3 cup tuna mixture on four slices of white bread; top with a slice of whole wheat bread. Spread 1/4 cup carrot mixture on the whole wheat bread; top with a slice of white bread.
Nutrition Facts :
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