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Tuna Apple Salad

Tuna Apple Salad
Makes: 4 servings

Pita bread stuffed with salad greens, tuna, veggies, and fruit makes an easy and flavorful lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 can tuna, packed in water (12 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons red onions (minced)
  • 1 medium apple (cored and chopped)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 5 tablespoons light Italian dressing
  • 2 cups salad greens
  • 2 pita bread, whole wheat (cut in half)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together tuna, onion, apple, celery, raisins, and 2 tablespoons of dressing.
  3. In another bowl, toss together salad greens with remaining dressing.
  4. Carefully open pita breads and fill with equal amounts of greens and tuna salad.

Notes

See how to make this recipe and more on USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen YouTube site.

Learn more about:

Source:

Discover the Secret to Healthy Living
California Department of Health Services
California Children’s 5-A-Day Power Play Campaign

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 pita, 1/4 of recipe (221g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 296
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 23 mg
Sodium 500 mg
Carbohydrates 58 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 35 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 68 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 663 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 296
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 23 mg
Carbohydrates 58 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 35 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 17 g
Minerals
Calcium 68 mg
Potassium 663 mg
Sodium 500 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 61 mg
Phosphorus 215 mg
Selenium 57 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 66 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1.7 mcg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 46 mcg
Folate 38 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 37 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups