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! Perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing snack, or even as an appetizer for your next gathering, this recipe is a delightful twist on traditional tuna salad.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of tuna with the tangy goodness of feta cheese, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. The addition of kalamata olives and crisp cucumber adds a Mediterranean flair that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of Greece.

These pita sandwiches are not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients, making them a guilt-free option for any meal. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and refreshing veggies, all wrapped up in a soft pita pocket. Whether you’re serving them at a picnic, a casual lunch at home, or as a starter for a dinner party, these Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches are sure to impress your family and friends.

So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

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

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%