Pita Pockets Stuffed With Chunky Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Pita Pockets Stuffed With Chunky Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can tuna in water; 3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped; 1/2 stalk celery, chopped; 1/2 small green apple, cored, peeled and diced; 4 pepperoncini peppers, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons black olives, sliced; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup alfalfa sprout; lettuce leaf (Boston or Romaine); 2 large whole-wheat pita pockets

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can tuna in water
3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 small green apple, cored, peeled and diced
4 pepperoncini peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons black olives, sliced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup alfalfa sprout
lettuce leaf (Boston or Romaine)
2 large whole-wheat pita pockets

1
Drain off the water that the tuna is packed inches.
2
Place the tuna in a medium-size mixing bowl; break apart with a fork.
3
Add the next 14 ingredients to the tuna; mix everything thoroughly. (COOK'S TIP: Adjust these ingredients - MORE OR LESS - to your taste.).
4
Open the pita pockets and line the bottoms with sprouts and shredded carrots (reserve a few teaspoons for garnish); layer lettuce on one side of each pita pocket.
5
Stuff with tuna filling in each pocket, dividing equally. Top with reserved sprouts and carrots.
6
This recipe will give you 2 jumbo pita sandwiches, or slice the pita pockets in half for 4 smaller servings.
7
Refrigerate any leftovers.

662

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) can tuna in water, 3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pita Pockets Stuffed With Chunky Tuna Salad 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.

Pita Pockets Stuffed With Chunky Tuna Salad

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