Tuna, Pickle, and Chopped-Vegetable Pita Sandwiches

Health score
17%
Tuna, Pickle, and Chopped-Vegetable Pita Sandwiches
45 min.
4
268kcal

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Looking for a light yet satisfying dish that packs a flavor punch? Look no further than these Tuna, Pickle, and Chopped-Vegetable Pita Sandwiches! Bursting with fresh ingredients, this delightful recipe combines the briny goodness of tuna with the crunch of crisp vegetables and the sweet tang of Granny Smith apples. Not only is it colorful and delicious, but it's also a breeze to prepare — perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack.

Imagine biting into a soft pita pocket filled with a creamy tuna mixture that's expertly seasoned and combined with vibrant red bell peppers, sweet pickles, and zesty onions. The addition of light mayonnaise and nonfat yogurt creates a perfectly balanced spread that’s both flavorful and guilt-free. The crunchy lettuce adds a refreshing texture, making each bite a delightful experience.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to four people, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep for the days ahead. Each serving offers only 268 calories, allowing you to indulge without the worry. So gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a wholesome meal that the whole family will love. Dive into these scrumptious pita sandwiches and enjoy the fresh, zesty tastes that come together in a satisfying, nutritious way!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup apples i use 2 granny smith apples cored peeled chopped
  • cups lettuce red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons mayonnaise light
  •  pita breads halved
  • tablespoons nonfat yogurt plain
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion sweet chopped (such as Vidalia)
  • 0.5 cup toppings: such as pickles sweet drained chopped
  • ounce tuna in water drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season tuna mixture with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix bell pepper, onion, and apple in medium bowl.
  3. Add half of vegetable mixture to tuna mixture and stir to blend.
  4. Add vinegar to remaining vegetable mixture; toss to combine. Season vegetable mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. 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.
  6. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.
  7. Per serving: calories, 304; total fat, 5 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 17 mg
  8. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories268kcal
Protein22.41%
Fat12.45%
Carbs65.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.25
Glycemic Load
30.01
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.721739105556%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.68mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
1.18mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
4.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:267.67kcal
13.38%
Fat:3.67g
5.65%
Saturated Fat:0.61g
3.79%
Carbohydrates:43.2g
14.4%
Net Carbohydrates:40.47g
14.72%
Sugar:8.98g
9.98%
Cholesterol:17.29mg
5.76%
Sodium:585.65mg
25.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.87g
29.73%
Vitamin C:40.55mg
49.15%
Vitamin A:2167.74IU
43.35%
Selenium:29.99µg
42.84%
Vitamin K:36.22µg
34.5%
Vitamin B3:5.84mg
29.18%
Vitamin B12:1.18µg
19.74%
Manganese:0.38mg
19%
Phosphorus:160.12mg
16.01%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.04%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.07%
Calcium:109.78mg
10.98%
Fiber:2.73g
10.92%
Iron:1.94mg
10.79%
Folate:41.35µg
10.34%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.24%
Potassium:333.97mg
9.54%
Magnesium:36.7mg
9.17%
Copper:0.15mg
7.43%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.08%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.42%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.41%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.4%
Source:Epicurious