Tuna Salad Pockets Recipes

WARM TUNA PITA POCKETS

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I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice crunch. -Marge Nicol, Shannon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 pita pocket halves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the tuna, cheese, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spoon into pita halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56 mg cholesterol, Sodium 885 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 32 g protein.

TUNA PITA POCKETS

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Make and share this Tuna Pita Pockets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 pita pockets

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, flaked and drained
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 -5 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tobasco)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 6-inch pitas, cut in half
1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced (with peel)
2 cups alfalfa sprouts (not packed)

Steps:

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT pitas, cucumber and sprouts in a bowl.
Mix well.
Open pita pockets.
Line with cucumber slices and alfalfa sprouts.
Fill with tuna mixture.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 790.9, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 28.5

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

Ingredients

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.

PITA POCKETS STUFFED WITH CHUNKY TUNA SALAD

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Tuna salad sandwiches continue to be very popular. You're sure to find them on the menu of just about any diner or sandwich shop. This delicious Tuna Salad Pita Pocket gives you tuna, veggies, cheese, and grains all in one handful. Serve with a pickle and enjoy!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.1, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 85.4, Sodium 3356.2, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 13.8, Protein 44.1

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