Tuna Pita Pockets

Tuna Pita Pockets

Running out of lunch ideas?  Here is a an inexpensive, easy and healthy one!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

3/4 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 cans (6 ounces each) low-salt white tuna packed in water, drained

1/2 cup low-fat ranch dressing

3 whole-wheat pita pockets, cut in half

Instructions:

In a large bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, broccoli and onions. Toss to mix evenly.  In a small bowl, add the tuna and ranch dressing. Stir to mix well. Add the tuna mixture to the lettuce mixture and stir to combine.  Scoop 3/4 cup of the tuna salad into each pita pocket half and serve immediately.  Makes 6 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving Size:                       ½ pita

Calories:                              200

 

Total Fat:                                5 g

Saturated Fat:                           1 g

Trans Fats:                                  0 g

Cholesterol:                          20 mg

Sodium:                               350 mg

Carbohydrates:                    23 g

Dietary Fiber:                              4 g

Sugars:                                           2 g

Protein:                                    14 g