RecipesAl's Deli & GrillTuna PITA

Tuna Pita Recipe

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@alsdeligrill

Jan 04 2026

20m

Serves 2

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Recipe information

Make Tuna Pita in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Preparation

Directions

1. Prepare tuna

Open and drain the canned tuna, then crumble it into a medium mixing bowl.

2. Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Combine vegetables with tuna

Add celery and red onion to the tuna and fold to combine.

4. Combine with dressing

Pour or scoop the dressing over the tuna mixture and mix until evenly coated.

5. Prep pita and vegetables

Lightly toast the pita if desired, then separate each into pockets. Rinse, dry, and shred lettuce; slice tomato and cucumber.

6. Assemble and serve

Open each pita pocket, layer with lettuce, fill with tuna salad, then top with tomato and cucumber slices. Serve immediately.

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