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Healthy Tuna Salad Pita Recipe with fresh herbs

Tuna Salad Pita Recipe

This Tuna Salad Pita Recipe is a quick, fresh, and healthy meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with protein-rich tuna, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dill dressing, it’s all tucked into a soft whole wheat pita pocket. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s flavorful, customizable, and ideal for meal prep or on-the-go meals.

  • Total Time: 10m
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can water-packed tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 celery rib, diced
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 whole wheat pita
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper.

  2. Mix the salad: Add tuna, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley. Toss to combine and coat.

  3. Prepare pita: Warm pita if desired. Cut in half and gently open pockets.

  4. Assemble: Fill each pita pocket with the tuna salad mixture. Serve immediately.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Category: lunch

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Per Serving
  • Calories: ~380 kcal
  • Sugar: ~4g
  • Sodium: ~520mg
  • Fat: ~15g
  • Saturated Fat: ~2g
  • Carbohydrates: ~30g
  • Fiber: ~4g
  • Protein: ~24g