Lunch
Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches with Feta Cheese
Description
Stress free dinner ready in 20 minutes. Hearty tuna sandwich perfect for Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients:
- 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
Directions:
- 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.
