Crunchy Tuna Pockets - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (6 1/2 oz.) can water packed white tuna
    1 1/2 c. shredded cabbage
    1/4 c. shredded carrots
    1/4 c. diced celery
    1/4 c. diced green pepper
    1/4 c. chopped pecans, toasted in skillet or broiler
    1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. reduced calorie mayo
    1 tsp. lemon juice
    1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
    3 (6-inch) pita bread rounds, cut in half to make pockets
    celery leaves for garnish
Preparation
    Rinse tuna in colander 1 minute; let drain 1 minute.
    Combine tuna with next 5 ingredients and toss gently.
    Combine mayo, lemon juice and dill.
    Toss gently with other combined ingredients. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until serving.
    When ready to serve, spoon into halved pita pockets.
    Use celery leaves to garnish. Makes 6 servings.
    Great for picnics, summertime entertaining or lunch anytime!

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