Best 7 Garden Tuna Pita Sandwiches Recipes

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For a light and refreshing lunch or dinner, look no further than the garden tuna pita sandwich. This sandwich is packed with flavor and nutrition, thanks to the combination of fresh vegetables, tuna, and tangy dressing. The pita bread provides a soft and chewy base for the sandwich, while the tuna adds a lean protein source. The vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, add freshness and crunch, while the dressing, typically made with mayonnaise, yogurt, or a vinaigrette, adds a creamy or tangy flavor. This sandwich is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it a perfect option for a quick and delicious meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARDEN TUNA PITAS



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Canned tuna and garden veggies make terrific toppings for open-face sandwiches made with mini pita breads. Bonus: It's a Healthy Living recipe!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 12m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1/4 cup each chopped green peppers and tomatoes
1 green onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
4 miniature pita breads
4 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Mix tuna, peppers, tomatoes, onions, dressing and oregano.
  • Place pitas on baking sheet; top with tuna mixture and 2% Milk Singles.
  • Broil 1 to 2 min. or until Singles are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

GARDEN TUNA PITA SANDWICHES



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A well-balanced meal packed into a pita is a breeze to whip up. Not a fan of tuna? Try canned chicken. -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pouches (one 5 ounces, one 2-1/2 ounces) light water-packed tuna
3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1 cup fresh baby spinach
6 slices tomato

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Line pita halves with spinach and tomato; fill each with 1/3 cup tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

GARDEN TUNA SANDWICHES



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"This sandwich is the perfect pick when you're having a few friends over for a light, delicious lunch," comments Dani Ray of Sherman Oaks, California. The tuna filling gets its garden-fresh taste and pretty color form cucumber, green onions and shredded carrot.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2/3 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pepper to taste
8 slices whole wheat bread
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Spread on four slices of bread; top with lettuce and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK TUNA SALAD PITA SANDWICHES WITH FETA CHEESE



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Stress free dinner ready in 20 minutes. Hearty tuna sandwich perfect for Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 ripe medium tomato, seeded, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
12 kalamata or other large ripe olives, pitted, coarsely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained, flaked
12 leaves romaine lettuce, torn in half
6 pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets

Steps:

  • In small bowl, stir together lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt with whisk. In medium bowl, toss cucumber, tomato, cheese, olives and tuna. Pour dressing over salad; toss until coated.
  • Place 1 lettuce leaf half in each pita pocket; top each leaf with 1/2 cup tuna salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GARDEN TUNA SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



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Nice light tuna sandwiches, served in pita halves. Great for a lighter lunch. Taken from the "Great Tasting Money Saving Meals" cookbook.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained (water packed)
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, cubed
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/3 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
2 pita bread rounds, halved
lettuce
tomatoes, slices

Steps:

  • Place tuna in a large bowl; break into chunks.
  • Add carrot, celery, cheese, peas and parsley; toss to blend.
  • Pour dressing over mixture; toss lightly to coat.
  • Place on piece lettuce and one tomatoe slice in each pita half.
  • Fill pita halves with tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 565.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.9

PITA BREAD SANDWICHES WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield Six to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small cans of tuna
6 ribs celery, about 1/4 pound
1 onion, preferably red, about 1/2 pound
2 sweet green peppers, about 1/2 pound
1 cucumber, about 1/2 pound
2 or 3 red, ripe tomatoes, cored, about 3/4 pound
1 cup finely chopped parsley
12 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 egg yolk
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
6 rounds pita bread

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna and cut it into bite-size flakes.
  • Chop the celery coarsely. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut the onion into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut each pepper lengthwise into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin strips. There should be about three cups.
  • If desired, peel the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut each tomato crosswise in half. Squeeze gently to loosen the seeds; discard them. Cut the tomatoes into cubes. There should be about two cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onions, green peppers, cucumber, tomatoes and parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the anchovy fillets, garlic, vinegar, egg yolk and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk and gradually add the oil. Beat until thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the tuna mixture and toss to blend. Serve inside rounds of pita bread, each cut in half crosswise.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA, PICKLE, AND CHOPPED-VEGETABLE PITA SANDWICHES



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Categories     Sandwich     Fruit     Vegetable     No-Cook     Picnic     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Apple     Tuna     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 6-ounce can tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup chopped drained sweet pickles
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
1/2 cup chopped peeled cored Granny Smith apple
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 cups thinly sliced red leaf lettuce
4 pita breads, halved, pockets opened

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season tuna mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Mix bell pepper, onion, and apple in medium bowl. Add half of vegetable mixture to tuna mixture and stir to blend. Add vinegar to remaining vegetable mixture; toss to combine. Season vegetable mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 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. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your sandwiches.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to fillings and toppings.
  • Make sure to toast your pitas before assembling the sandwiches. This will help them hold together better and give them a nice crispy texture.
  • If you're using canned tuna, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the sandwiches.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your sandwiches. This will add color, flavor, and nutrition.
  • Don't overload the sandwiches with too many ingredients. You want to be able to taste all of the flavors.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately after assembling them. This will help prevent the pitas from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Tuna pita sandwiches are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating your own unique sandwich. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give tuna pita sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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