Minted Lobster Salad In Pitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 6 inch pita pockets
2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp freshly grated orange zest
1/2 tsp anise seed, crushed with a mortar and pestle or bottom of a heavy skillet
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 medium fennel bulb, stalks trimmed flush with bulb and bulb cut into very thin slices (sometimes called anise; about 1 lb)
3/4 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, washed well , spun dry,and chopped coarse

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut off one fourth of each pita pocket and reserve larger portions of pitas wrapped in plastic wrap.
Chop smaller portions of pitas into 1/2 pieces and in a shallow baking pan toast in middle of oven until golden, about 7 minutes.
In a bowl stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, anise seeds, and cayenne until smooth.
Add fennel, lobster, romaine, mint, and pita croutons and toss to coat.
Fill reserved pita with lobster salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	110.6 Kcal (463 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.38g	4%
Cholesterol	96.71mg	32%
Sodium	310.21mg	13%
Potassium	310.62mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.45g	2%
Sugars	0.64g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.32g	9%
Protein	16.89g	34%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	17%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	99.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.95 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.33g	4%
Cholesterol	54.17mg	32%
Sodium	173.75mg	13%
Potassium	173.98mg	7%
Total Carbs	4.17g	2%
Sugars	0.36g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	9%
Protein	9.46g	34%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	17%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	55.5mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

1.9

Points
3

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Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
sugar free

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