For July 2010: Tuna Apple Salad

Ingredients

This is a deliciously unexpected lighter version of traditional tuna salad made with mayonnaise. Stuffed in a pita pocket or between toasted whole grain bread it makes a delightful summer lunch.

• 2 (5 oz) cans water packed tuna, drained
• 2 tablespoons minced red onions
• 1 apple cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 5 tablespoons fat free or low fat Italian dressing
• 2 cups salad greens
• 2 pita breads, cut in half

Directions

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

Makes 4 pita pockets. Source: Discover the Secret to Health Living, Public Health Institute, 2004