Tuna Apple Salad

Name: Tuna Apple Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can tuna, packed in water (12 ounces); 2 tablespoons red onions (minced); 1 medium apple (cored and chopped); 1 cup celery (chopped); 1 cup golden raisins; 5 tablespoons light Italian dressing; 2 cups salad greens; 2 pita bread, whole wheat (cut in half)

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Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Pita bread stuffed with salad greens, tuna, veggies, and fruit makes an easy and flavorful lunch or dinner.

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

1 can tuna, packed in water (12 ounces)
2 tablespoons red onions (minced)
1 medium apple (cored and chopped)
1 cup celery (chopped)
1 cup golden raisins
5 tablespoons light Italian dressing
2 cups salad greens
2 pita bread, whole wheat (cut in half)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a small bowl, stir together tuna, onion, apple, celery, raisins, and 2 tablespoons of dressing.
In another bowl, toss together salad greens with remaining dressing.
Carefully open pita breads and fill with equal amounts of greens and tuna salad.

Notes

See how to make this recipe and more on USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen YouTube site. Learn more about: Onions Apples Celery Lettuce

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