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Tuna Chickpea Pita Pocket Sandwiches

Tuna Chickpea Pita Pocket Sandwiches

Appetizers

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Chickpeas

Occasion

Sandwiches and Wraps

Nutrition

1/2 cup serving

Cook Time

10 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

Dressing

1/3 cup yogurt Greek, fat-free or low-fat
1/4 cup mayonnaise light
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
1/4 cup parsley fresh; chopped
2 tsp rosemary fresh, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried, crushed
1 tsp thyme fresh, chopped, or 1/4 tsp dried

Tuna Salad

2 4.5 – 5 oz cans tuna white albacore; drained well
1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
3/4 cup celery chopped
1/3 cup onion red; finely chopped
salt and pepper
2 medium tomatoes sliced
2 cups spinach
pita bread pocket; Whole wheat

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.