Fruity Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Fruity Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 8 ounces tuna steaks; cooking spray; ¼ cup diced celery; ¼ cup raisins; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained; 10 inches whole wheat pita bread, halved; 1 ⅔ cups torn lettuce; 2 tomatoes, thickly sliced

Servings: persons

1 hard-boiled egg, peeled
1 teaspoon lemon juice
8 ounces tuna steaks
cooking spray
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup raisins
2 tablespoons minced green onions
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
10 inches whole wheat pita bread, halved
1 ⅔ cups torn lettuce
2 tomatoes, thickly sliced

1
Slice egg in half lengthwise and remove yolk.
2
Dice egg white halves and set aside.
3
Heat broiler to high heat.
4
Sprinkle lemon juice and pepper over tuna.
5
Place tunal on broiler rack coated with cooking spray and cook 4 minutes on each side until tuna is medium rare (or to your desired doneness).
6
Remove tuna from rack and coarsely chop.
7
Combine tuna, diced egg white, celery, raisins, green onions, mayonnaise, mustard and pineapple tidbits in a bowl.
8
Line each pita half with 1/3 cup lettuce and 2 tomato slices.
9
Divide tuna mixture evenly among pita halves.

296

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 8 ounces tuna steaks, cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Fruity Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fruity Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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