Garden Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches

Packed with flavor and vibrant veggies, these Garden Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches are a fresh, wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Flaky canned tuna is combined with crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, crisp cucumber, and aromatic red onion, then tossed with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Nestled into whole-wheat pita pockets lined with leafy greens, these sandwiches offer a satisfying crunch and zesty tang in every bite. Perfect for a quick, no-cook lunch or a light dinner, this 15-minute recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you're meal prepping or whipping up something on the fly, these easy-to-make pita sandwiches will become a staple in your weekly rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 1 stalk, finely chopped Celery
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small, diced Cucumber
• 0.25 small, finely diced Red onion
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Whole-wheat pita pockets
• 1 cup, loosely packed Leafy greens (spinach or lettuce)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, chopped celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Mix well to evenly distribute the vegetables.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently stir until everything is well-coated and combined.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 5

Cut the whole-wheat pita pockets in half to form two pockets per pita. Gently open each pita pocket to prepare for filling.

Step 6

Line the inside of each pita pocket with a small handful of leafy greens such as spinach or lettuce.

Step 7

Spoon the prepared tuna salad evenly into the lined pita pockets, filling them generously.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for a refreshing cold sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(582.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1159.5

Total Fat 41.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 66.0mg	0%
Sodium 2897.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 43.2g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 175.4mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1031.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 54.2%