Lemony Tuna Pitta Pockets
In this recipe, the vibrant flavors of fresh mint and lemon juice come together with crisp Baby Gem lettuce and tender tuna to create a refreshing and satisfying meal. The combination of ingredients in this dish provides a wonderful balance of textures and flavors that is perfect for a quick and delicious lunch or light dinner. The added crunch of the warm pitta bread adds an extra element of satisfaction to this simple yet flavorful dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 head Baby Gem lettuce
- cucumber
- fresh mint
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 100g can tuna in brine
- 2 mini pitta breads
Instructions
- Shred the lettuce and mix with some chopped cucumber, a pinch chopped fresh mint and the lemon juice. Drain and flake the tuna, stir into the salad. Season if you want to. Slit open the pitta-breads and warm briefly in a toaster. Stuff pitta pockets with the salad and tuna mix.
Yield
Serves 1
Nutrition
- Calories: 297 calories
- Fat Content: 2 grams fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 46 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 27 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.66 milligram of sodium
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