MIDDLE EASTERN TUNA SALAD PITAS
This isn't any old tuna salad sandwich. Filled with hummus (Middle Eastern chickpea dip), sesame oil, cumin and cilantro, this is a tuna salad like you've probably never had before. Pack it in pita pockets along with a slices of tomato and lettuce. I am not a cilantro fan, so I leave it out.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To prepare tuna salad:
- Combine all ingredients except pitas, lettuce, and tomato in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir well to mix.
- Taste and add salt and more cayenne, if desired.
- Salad can be prepared 1 day ahead. To store, cover and refrigerate.
- To assemble sandwiches: Divide tuna salad equally and mound in pita pockets. Add several tomatoes slices and a lettuce leaf to each pocket. Arrange sandwiches in a basket or on a serving plate. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 911, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.3
FROM THE PANTRY: TUNA, WHITE BEAN AND OLIVE FLATBREAD PITAS
Even if your pantry is close to bare, you probably have the fixin's for these super-simple and special flatbreads. The combo of sun-dried tomatoes and vinegar gives the bean spread a tangy earthiness that goes great with the tuna-and-olive salad. It's a perfect big snack or small meal. Or try the spread on your favorite crackers for party appetizers.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pulse the beans, 4 of the sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 2 tablespoons water, vinegar, granulated garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until blended and semi-smooth.
- Thinly slice the 2 remaining sun-dried tomatoes. Gently toss them with the tuna, olives, roasted red peppers, the 2 remaining tablespoons oil, red pepper flakes and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl, breaking up the tuna slightly.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush one side of the pitas with oil, lay the oiled side on the griddle and cook until lightly charred in spots, about 1 minute. Transfer, charred-side up, to serving plates.
- Spread some of the bean mixture on each pita, and top with some of the tuna-olive salad. Drizzle each with oil, and sprinkle with black pepper.
MIDDLE EASTERN TUNA SALAD
Make and share this Middle Eastern Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and cumin in a bowl.
- Stir in tuna, chickpeas and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 472.4, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 20.9
MIDDLE EASTERN PITA SALAD (FATTOUSH SALAD) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small pita rounds, olive oil, salt, romaine lettuce, medium cucumber, cherry tomato, scallions, radish, red bell pepper, fresh parsley, fresh mint, lemons, white wine vinegar, garlic, ground sumac, allspice, pepper
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Sides
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Slice the pitas in half to make 4 thin rounds. Place the pitas on a nonstick sheet pan. Brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt.
- Bake for about 5 minutes, until the outside is golden brown. Let cool until they become crispy.
- Make 3 cuts lengthwise on each of the romaine hearts, remove the stems, and chop into smaller pieces. Rinse, drain, and add to a large salad bowl.
- Seed the cucumber, dice it, and add it to the salad bowl.
- Cut the tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
- Mince the scallions and add them to the salad bowl.
- Add the radishes, bell pepper, parsley, and mint to the salad bowl and toss to combine.
- In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup (120 ml) of oil, the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, sumac, allspice, salt, and pepper and whisk until well-combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Break the crispy pitas into small pieces and add to the salad. Toss well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 6 grams
MIDDLE EASTERN PITA AND VEGETABLE SALAD (FATTOUSH)
Flat breads become stale very quickly, so it's no surprise that there's an array of Arab dishes made with crumbled up pitas. This is my favorite destination for them (I love any dish where bread is soaked with salad dressing). You can use whatever greens look good in your market -- arugula, watercress, purslane, and cut up leaves of romaine lettuce are all acceptable. The Middle Eastern spice sumac is available in Middle Eastern markets; the salad will still be delicious if you don't include it. To keep the fat a little lower I've substituted plain low-fat yogurt for some of the olive oil in the authentic recipe.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 10m
Yield Serves 6 to 8 generously
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If your pita breads are hard, break them up into pieces. If they are not, cut them into quarters and split the quarters open. Toast the pieces in a toaster oven, or in a 325ºF oven, until lightly browned and crisp.
- Combine the garlic, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, yogurt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss together. Crumble in the pita bread and toss again. Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
GREEK TUNA SALAD PITA SANDWICHES WITH FETA CHEESE
Stress free dinner ready in 20 minutes. Hearty tuna sandwich perfect for Mediterranean cuisine.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
SPICY TUNA SALAD PITAS WITH CILANTRO
Tuna salad with a little bite! Makes a nice change when you want something different for lunch or a quick dinner. Had these with my mom before tackling the shopping crowds this past weekend...we wound up going on a cookbook binge! Serves 1 but can easlily be doubled or adapted to make more servings.
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, cilantro,cumin, cayenne, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours, to let the flavors blend.
- Fill the pita halves with lettuce leaves, then the tuna salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 1233.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 50.5
MIDDLE-EASTERN PITA SALAD
Categories Bread Salad Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Mint Cucumber Bell Pepper Summer Healthy Vegan Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a sieve sprinkle the cucumber with a pinch of salt, let it drain for 20 minutes, and pat it dry. While the cucumber is draining, in a baking pan bake the pita pieces in the middle of a preheated 325°F oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp, and let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl whisk together the oil, the lemon juice, the garlic, and the salt and pepper to taste, whisking until the dressing is emulsified, stir in the bell pepper, the tomato, the scallion, the parsley, the chopped mint, the pita pieces, the cucumber, and more salt and pepper to taste, and toss the salad to combine it well. Transfer the salad to a platter and garnish it with the romaine and the mint sprigs.
LITER TUNA SALAD PITAS
This is the Quisine Queen's attempt to lighten up a recipe for Middle Eastern Tuna Salad Pitas Recipe #169389 by Nick's Mom. I eliminated the hummus, mayo and sesame oil completely and made up a lighter version of the dressing by using 2% yoghurt (Greek-style - the 0% is also good - and less fat) and ingredients normally found in hummus. The taste of sesame is added to the final sandwich with the addition of sesame seeds to add both crunch and flavour.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make dressing by zapping all the dressing ingredients together in a mini-processor until thoroughly combined and the garlic and chickpeas have been pureed. (do try to make the dressing atleast a couple of hours before making the sandwiches, to allow all the ingredients to 'meld' and 'marry' - even the previous day is OK).
- To prepare tuna salad: Combine all ingredients, including dressing, except pitas, lettuce, and tomato in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir well to mix. Taste for salt, and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Salad can be prepared 1 day ahead. To store, cover and refrigerate.
- To assemble sandwiches: Divide tuna salad equally and mound in pita pockets. Add several tomato slices and a lettuce leaf to each pocket. Arrange sandwiches in a basket or on a serving plate. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 1081.5, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 32
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