Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches with Feta Cheese

Health score
45%
Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches with Feta Cheese
20 min.
6
138kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and healthy? Look no further than these Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches with Feta Cheese! Perfectly balanced in flavor and nutrition, this recipe is a delightful way to enjoy the Mediterranean diet. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a dish that serves six, making it ideal for a family lunch or a gathering with friends.

The combination of fresh ingredients like crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives creates a vibrant salad that’s bursting with flavor. Tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, this tuna salad is not only refreshing but also packed with protein, making it a great option for a light meal or snack. The addition of crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy texture and a tangy kick that elevates the dish to new heights.

Encased in warm pita pockets, these sandwiches are easy to assemble and perfect for on-the-go eating. Whether you’re enjoying them as an appetizer, a starter, or a satisfying snack, these Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches are sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a taste of the Mediterranean that’s both delicious and nutritious!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • medium cucumber peeled seeded finely chopped
  • medium tomatoes diced ripe seeded
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 cup olives pitted ripe coarsely chopped
  • 10 oz water-packed tuna flaked drained canned
  • 12 leaves the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads cut in half to form pockets (pocket) ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In small bowl, stir together lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt with whisk. In medium bowl, toss cucumber, tomato, cheese, olives and tuna.
  2. Pour dressing over salad; toss until coated.
  3. Place 1 lettuce leaf half in each pita pocket; top each leaf with 1/2 cup tuna salad.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories138kcal
Protein32.98%
Fat53.12%
Carbs13.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.5
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.740869615389%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:138.25kcal
6.91%
Fat:8.29g
12.75%
Saturated Fat:2.16g
13.47%
Carbohydrates:4.88g
1.63%
Net Carbohydrates:3g
1.09%
Sugar:1.77g
1.96%
Cholesterol:25.42mg
8.47%
Sodium:407.59mg
17.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.58g
23.15%
Vitamin A:5161.6IU
103.23%
Vitamin K:64.59µg
61.52%
Selenium:33.83µg
48.33%
Vitamin B3:5.13mg
25.65%
Vitamin B12:1.37µg
22.9%
Folate:89.76µg
22.44%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.78%
Phosphorus:127.49mg
12.75%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.03%
Potassium:329.69mg
9.42%
Iron:1.6mg
8.9%
Vitamin C:7.24mg
8.78%
Calcium:85.26mg
8.53%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.38%
Manganese:0.16mg
8%
Fiber:1.88g
7.53%
Magnesium:27.93mg
6.98%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.16%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.48%
Copper:0.1mg
4.94%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4.03%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.51%