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Tuna and Chickpea Pita Sandwiches
Healthy, hearty tuna sandwiches. Flaky tuna and tender chick peas are coated with a bright and creamy, lemon herb dressing then added to whole wheat pita pockets along with fresh spinach and tomatoes.
Servings:
4
Prep
15
minutes
minutes
Ready in:
15
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
Dressing
1/3
cup
fat-free or low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4
cup
light mayonnaise
2 1/2
Tbsp
fresh lemon juice
1/4
cup
chopped fresh parsley
2
tsp
chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried crushed
1
tsp
chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp dried
Tuna Salad
2
(4.5 - 5 oz) cans
white albacore tuna,
drained well
1
(15 o) can
chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans),
drained and rinsed
3/4
cup
chopped celery
1/3
cup
finely chopped red onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2
medium tomatoes,
sliced
2
cups
spinach
2
Whole wheat pita pocket breads
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme or rosemary.
To a medium mixing bowl add tuna chickpeas, celery, and red onion. Pour Greek yogurt mixture over the top and toss everything to evenly coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss.
Slice pita pockets in half then slice through the center to open.
Layer in spinach, tomatoes and tuna salad mixture. Serve immediately.