Salad Niçoise in Pita Pockets |
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Fresh green beans give this tuna sandwich, inspired by the classic French salad, an interesting crunch. Cooking the beans in the microwave will save you time in the kitchen. Ingredients:
1 cup (1-inch) cut fresh green beans (about 4 ounces) |
1 tablespoon water |
1/4 cup niçoise olives, pitted and chopped (about 18 olives) |
1 tablespoon capers |
1 (12-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained |
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 (6-inch) whole wheat pita rounds, cut in half |
4 curly leaf lettuce leaves |
Directions:
1. Combine beans and water in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high 1 1/2 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain well; cool. Combine beans, olives, capers, and tuna.
2. Combine oil, juice, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Pour oil mixture over tuna mixture; toss gently to coat.
3. Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf; spoon about 1/2 cup tuna mixture into each lettuce-lined pita half.
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