Garden Tuna Salad
Source of Recipe
Recipe Institute
Garden Tuna Salad
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese cubes (1/4 inch each)
1/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/3 cup prepared reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
2 pita bread rounds (2 ounces each)
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
Prep Time 15 minutes
1. Place tuna in large bowl; break into chunks. Add carrot, celery, cheese, peas and parsley; toss to blend.
2. Pour dressing over tuna mixture; toss lightly to coat.
3. Cut each pita in half crosswise; gently open. Place lettuce leaf and tomato slice in each pita half. Divide tuna salad evenly among pita pockets.
Hint Get in the healthy habit of purchasing reduced-fat and fat-free salad dressings and condiments. Most supermarkets offer a wide variety of great flavors to choose from, and you'll be cutting a significant amount of fat and calories from your diet.
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