3 Ways with Wraps

By: Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

Getting a little tired of sandwiches day after day? Wrap up lunch three tasty ways.

Tuna & Apple Salad

The sweet crunch of apples and tang of Greek yogurt liven up canned tuna--plus get a boost of those all-important omega-3 fats.

3 ounces water-packed canned tuna, drained

1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 ½ teaspoons mayonnaise

¼ cup finely chopped celery

½ small apple, chopped

1 6-inch whole wheat flour tortilla

In a small bowl, combine tuna, yogurt, mayonnaise, celery and apple; mix well. Place tuna mixture in center of tortilla, roll up and enjoy.

Calories: 325; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Total Carbohydrate: 32 grams; Sugars: 9 grams; Protein: 26 grams; Sodium: 814 milligrams; Cholesterol: 40 milligrams; Fiber: 6 gram

Spicy Turkey Pita

Lean protein, veggies, hummus and chili sauce! This is an instant lunchtime favorite.

1, 6-inch pita bread

1 tablespoon hummus

1 sliced low fat Swiss cheese

2 ounces deli sliced low sodium turkey or 3 ounces of grilled chicken breast

Baby spinach leaves

1 medium carrot, julienned

Sriracha to taste

Spread hummus on pita bread; top with Swiss, turkey or chicken, spinach, carrot and Sriracha to taste. Fold in half and enjoy.

Calories: 315; Total Fat: 6 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate: 39 grams; Sugars: 6 grams; Protein: 29 grams; Sodium: 936 milligrams; Cholesterol: 45 milligrams; Fiber: 9 grams

Grilled Veggie Pinwheels

Sometimes all you need is a change of scenery to make lunch exciting. Slicing a wrap into pinwheels makes it a kid-friendly finger food.

3 tablespoons whipped cream cheese

1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs (basil, tarragon and chives)

Freshly squeezed lemon juice.

1 6-inch flour tortilla

1 cup grilled vegetables (eggplant, peppers, onion and zucchini)

Combine cream cheese and herbs; season with lemon juice to taste, mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on tortilla; top with grilled vegetables and roll up. Cut roll into 5 pieces.

Calories: 235; Total Fat: 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 6 grams; Total Carbohydrate: 25 grams Sugars: 5 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Sodium: 750 milligrams; Cholesterol: 30 milligrams Fiber: 3 grams

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »