Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Protein-rich tuna salad with fresh vegetables nestled in crisp lettuce cups. A light, satisfying meal ready in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tuna Salad
01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/2 small cucumber, finely diced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Lettuce Wraps & Garnishes
10 - 8 large leaves Romaine or Butter lettuce, washed and dried
11 - 1 small avocado, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - Optional garnishes: sliced radishes, shredded carrots
# Directions:
01 - Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, diced celery, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
02 - Arrange washed and dried lettuce leaves on a clean cutting board or serving platter, ensuring cups are intact for filling.
03 - Portion equal amounts of tuna salad into the center of each lettuce leaf, distributing evenly among all 8 wraps.
04 - Garnish each filled lettuce cup with sliced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes. Add optional radishes or shredded carrots if desired.
05 - Fold lettuce edges around filling to form wraps and serve immediately while lettuce remains crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes, making it perfect for those days when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen
- The combination of textures from crunchy vegetables and creamy tuna salad makes every bite interesting and satisfying
02 -
- Letting the tuna salad sit for about ten minutes in the refrigerator before serving lets the flavors meld together beautifully
- These are best assembled right before eating because the lettuce will start to wilt from the moisture in the tuna salad
03 -
- Pat your lettuce leaves completely dry with paper towels after washing so the wraps dont get soggy
- Use a sharp knife to dice all the vegetables to the same size for consistent texture throughout every bite