PITA BREAD SANDWICHES WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD

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Pita Bread Sandwiches With Tuna And Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield Six to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small cans of tuna
6 ribs celery, about 1/4 pound
1 onion, preferably red, about 1/2 pound
2 sweet green peppers, about 1/2 pound
1 cucumber, about 1/2 pound
2 or 3 red, ripe tomatoes, cored, about 3/4 pound
1 cup finely chopped parsley
12 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 egg yolk
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
6 rounds pita bread

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna and cut it into bite-size flakes.
  • Chop the celery coarsely. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut the onion into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut each pepper lengthwise into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin strips. There should be about three cups.
  • If desired, peel the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut each tomato crosswise in half. Squeeze gently to loosen the seeds; discard them. Cut the tomatoes into cubes. There should be about two cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onions, green peppers, cucumber, tomatoes and parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the anchovy fillets, garlic, vinegar, egg yolk and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk and gradually add the oil. Beat until thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the tuna mixture and toss to blend. Serve inside rounds of pita bread, each cut in half crosswise.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Yaroookhan Yaroookhan
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This was an amazing recipe! The tuna salad was perfect, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. The vegetable salad was a great addition, and the lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Alamgir Kabir
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This was a really good recipe! The tuna salad was delicious, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Rayhan Khan
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make several substitutions and it still didn't turn out quite right. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


ASHADULLAH CHOWDHURY
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This recipe was amazing! The tuna salad was perfect, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. The vegetable salad was a great addition, and the lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Srwr Mawlod
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This was a really good recipe! The tuna salad was delicious, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Jonathan Hughes
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This recipe was great! The tuna salad was flavorful and creamy, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


O wApey Shahi
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to the tuna salad, and I would have liked the lemon-tahini dressing to be more tangy. Overall, it was an okay sandwich, but I don't think I'll be making it again.


Gulzar Jafre
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This was an amazing recipe! The tuna salad was perfect, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. The vegetable salad was a great addition, and the lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Hamida Saidani
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I made this recipe for lunch and it was really good! The tuna salad was flavorful and the vegetable salad was a great addition. The pita bread was a bit too dry for my taste, but overall it was a good sandwich.


Jody Miller
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This was a great recipe! The tuna salad was delicious, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Minette Perez
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The vegetable salad was a nice addition, and the lemon-tahini dressing gave it a nice tangy flavor. I would definitely make this recipe again, even if I do have to pick out t


Hema Thalang Limbu
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make several substitutions and it still didn't turn out quite right. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Vicki Holt
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The tuna salad was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetable salad was a great addition. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Gg Ggh
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I thought this recipe was pretty good! The tuna salad was flavorful and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. I would have liked the vegetable salad to be a bit more substantial, but overall it was a good sandwich.


Kelvin Murithi
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to the tuna salad, and I would have liked the lemon-tahini dressing to be more tangy. Overall, it was an okay sandwich, but I don't think I'll be making it again.


Shivdas Shivdas
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The tuna salad is flavorful and creamy, and the pita bread is soft and fluffy. I love that I can customize the sandwich with different veggies and toppings.


Irene Alvarez
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This is now my go-to recipe for tuna salad sandwiches! The vegetable salad was a great way to add some extra flavor and crunch, and the lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again!


Mohammad Abu Ashour
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Really enjoyed this recipe! The combination of the tuna salad, veggies, and pita bread was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the lemon-tahini dressing, which added a nice tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Masoud G
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Absolutely amazing! Followed the recipe exactly and the tuna salad was perfect, with just the right amount of mayonnaise and seasonings. The pita bread was soft and fluffy, and held the salad and veggies perfectly. This is a great lunch or dinner opt