Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches with Feta Cheese

 


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

  • Steps

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.

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