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Tuna, Pear and Avocado Pitas

Refreshing and exotic – without the pear also works well if you prefer to omit the sweet flavour.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Trois fois par jour (adapted and translated)

Servings: 1

Prep time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 0 mins     (Total 15 mins)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pita bread, cut into two half moon pockets
• 2 lettuce leaves
• ½ pear, sliced
• ½ avocado, sliced

Tuna Salad:

• 1 can (170 g) pale flaked tuna, well drained
• 1 green onion, minced
• 1 TBSP mayonnaise
• 1 tsp mustard
• Black pepper, to taste

Dressing:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, mix all of the ‘Tuna Salad’ ingredients. Set aside.
2. In a small container, mix all of the ‘Dressing’ ingredients. Set aside.
3. Open one half of the pita and layer the lettuce leaves, pear slices, avocado slices and tuna salad, then sprinkle with dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy!