Tuna Niçoise in Pita Pockets

From ChangeOne Diet

Here's the answer to boring tuna salad--just add green beans, tomatoes and olives. Stuff in a pita with lettuce leaves and for a dressed up lunch.

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup frozen cut green beans 1 can (6 1/2 ounces) tuna in water, drained 2 plum tomatoes, diced 8 black olives, pitted and finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or minced fresh basil or parsley 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Lettuce leaves 2 small (4-inch) whole-wheat pita rounds, halved

DIRECTIONS: 1. Make Tuna Niçoise: Cook green beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water 1 minute to blanch. Drain, rinse under cold running water to cool, drain well. 2. Mix tuna, green beans, tomatoes, olives, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a large bowl. Tuck a few lettuce leaves into each pita half, then fill with the Tuna Niçoise.

Nutrition Per Serving: Per sandwich: Calories 345, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2 g, cholesterol 38 mg, sodium 743 mg, carbohydrate 38 g, fiber 4 g, protein 32 g.

Tips: For a change of pace, you can make the filling using turkey, chicken, or salmon in place of the tuna.