Tuesday, December 22, 2020

GARDEN TUNA SALAD

1 can (6-oz) tuna packed in water, drained

1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1/4 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/3 cup reduced-fat, low-sugar Italian salad dressing
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
2 pita breads, cut in halves

Place tuna in a large bowl and break into chunks; add the carrot, celery, cheese, peas, and parsley. Toss to blend. Pour the salad dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

Place 1 lettuce leaf and one tomato slice into each pita half. Divide the tuna salad evenly between the four halves.

Yield: 4 servings
Approximately per serving: 220 calories, 22 g carbs, 20 g protein
Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 bread, 2 meat

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