Tuna Avocado Salad Pita Pocket

Tuna Avocado Salad Pita Pocket

A lot of you asked me on Instagram how I made my Tuna Avocado Salad Pita Pocket because the tuna didn’t look like “regular” tuna. And you were right! It’s not regular heavy and greasy tuna because I don’t use traditional mayo. I prefer this lighter, healthier, zestier version where the sauce is made with only lime, olive oil, hot sauce, salt and pepper. A quick, satisfying and healthy lunch for the whole fam. Delish!

Throw in some avocado for potassium, some spinach for folic acid and fiber, and red onion for polyphenols (one of the largest groups of phytonutrients in food). And tuna is a fantastic source of selenium, B vitamins and protein. Tuna gets a bad rep sometimes, but just remember this: albacore tuna packs in 3x the omega-3s as its light tuna counterpart. But, because albacore tuna comes from a bigger fish the mercury content can be higher. How to deal? Balance! Trade off between the two so you can keep tuna and health in your life.

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Tuna Avocado Salad Pita Pocket

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Tuna Avocado Salad Pita Pocket made with a light and simple dressing that includes lime, olive oil and hot sauce for a quick and easy lunch sandwich.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tuna and avocado, tuna pita bread

Servings: 1 servings

Calories: 603 kcal

Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

• 1/2 can albacore tuna mixed
• Juice of half lime
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 whole grain pita pocket
• 1 slice Cheddar cheese cut in half
• 1/4 avocado cubed
• Red onion slices
• Cherry tomatoes
• Baby spinach

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the tuna chunks with the lime, olive oil, hot sauce and salt/pepper
2. Scoop the tuna into two halves of the pita pocket,
3. Add the cheese, avocado, red onions, tomatoes and spinach.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Tuna Avocado Salad Pita Pocket

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603 Calories from Fat 294

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 32.7g 50%

Saturated Fat 8.9g 45%

Cholesterol 56.2mg 19%

Sodium 970.2mg 40%

Total Carbohydrates 43.3g 14%

Dietary Fiber 9.5g 38%

Sugars 2.7g

Protein 39g 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.