Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable View)
Fresh tuna salad with crunchy vegetables wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a quick, protein-rich lunch.
# Ingredient List:
→ Tuna Salad
01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
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 of Romaine or Butter lettuce, washed and patted dry
11 - 1 small avocado, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - Optional: sliced radishes, shredded carrots
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Lay out the lettuce leaves on a clean surface or platter.
03 - Spoon equal amounts of tuna salad onto the center of each lettuce leaf.
04 - Top with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and any optional garnishes.
05 - Fold or roll the lettuce leaves around the filling to form wraps. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Comes together in literally fifteen minutes with zero actual cooking required
- The crunch from fresh vegetables makes every bite feel unexpectedly indulgent
02 -
- Really pat those lettuce leaves dry because any water will make your wraps collapse within minutes
- Letting the tuna salad sit for ten minutes in the refrigerator actually helps the flavors meld together beautifully
03 -
- Dice all your vegetables into tiny, uniform pieces so every bite contains a little bit of everything
- Use a fork to flake the tuna really well before mixing for the best texture