Think low calories with this tuna salad

May 3, 2015 3:25 PM

This protein packed salad which you can prepare by substituting lemon and olive oil for mayonnaise, is both tasty and healthy.

Tuna salad pitas

Ever found yourself in a situation where you are craving a meal badly but you just can't have it because you are thinking of all the calories loaded in it?

Well, this protein packed salad which you can prepare by substituting lemon and olive oil for mayonnaise, is both tasty and healthy.

Here are the needed tips for preparing Tuna salad pitas.

Ingredients

2 whole-wheat pitas1 can tuna canned in water without saltLemon juice from 2 wedges2 tsps olive oil1/2 small onion diced (purple or red onion adds color)1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1 tbsp chopped parsleySalt and pepper

Directions

Open can of tuna, drain it, and place in a bowl.Stir in lemon juice and olive oil.Add bell pepper, onion, and parsley.Salt and pepper to taste.Pop into the pita and eat!