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Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches - serves 6
Preparation - 15 minutes
1 6 1/2-ounce can tuna in spring water, drained and rinsed
3 green onions with tops, chopped
2 tbsp chopped celery
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small tomato chopped
2 tbsp chopped green pepper
3 tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
2 tbsp Salsa or picante sauce
ground black pepper to taste
3 whole-wheat pitas, 7 inches in diameter
Accompaniments
6 lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
1 medium tomato, sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa or bean sprouts
6 sprigs parsley
Combine all ingredients except pitas and the accompaniments. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Cut each pita in half. Line each half with a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, mushroom slices and sprouts.
Add tuna salad and garnish with a sprig of parsley.
| Nutrient Analysis per serving |
| Calories | 178 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27 g |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Sodium | 326 mg |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg |
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