Crab & Pea Pod Pita

You find this sandwich a cool and crunchy crabmeat mixture is tucked into pita bread halves in this satisfying sandwich.

Makes 8 sandwiches
Prep Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

• Crab Mixture Ingredients:
  • 8 - ounces imitation crabmeat, drained, flaked
  • 2 - cups fresh pea pods or snow peas, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 - cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 2 - Tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 - Tablespoons sliced green onions
• Dressing Ingredients:
  • 1/4 - cup fat free mayonnaise
  • 1 - Tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 - teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 - teaspoon curry powder
• Pita Ingredients:
  • 4 - whole wheat pita pockets, cut in half
  • 8 - lettuce leaves
  • 4 - (1-ounce) slices Deli Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese, cut in half

Directions:

1. Combine all crab mixture ingredients in large bowl.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients in small bowl; toss with crab mixture.
3. Line pita pockets with lettuce leaf.
4. Place 1 piece cheese in each pita pocket.
5. Fill with 1/2 cup salad mixture.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip
Suggestions:

• Serve as a plated salad. Place lettuce leaf onto plate; top with salad mixture.
• Serve with slices of melon.
• Serve as filling for tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 250, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 390mg, Carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 4g, Protein: 20g