SALMON SALAD PITAS

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From Bloomington, Indiana, Cheryl Bainbridge promises, "Stuffed in whole wheat pitas, these salmon sandwiches make a healthy lunch. My husband and sons love them as leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
4 romaine leaves
4 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

Place 2 in. of water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add salmon. Poach, uncovered, for 6-12 minutes or until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon with a slotted spatula. Cool., In a large bowl, combine the celery, cucumber, sour cream, mayonnaise and seasonings. Flake the salmon; stir into salad mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve in lettuce-lined pita breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges