Description
Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, healthy, and super quick meal combining creamy, savory tuna salad with crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect as a light lunch or snack, these wraps are low-carb, customizable, kid-friendly, and packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 1 can tuna (canned in water), drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Fresh Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped
Wraps
- 8–10 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Salad: Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and flake it into a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, then mix until creamy and well combined.
- Add Fresh Veggies and Herbs: Finely chop celery, red onion, and fresh parsley or dill. Gently fold them into the tuna mixture, ensuring everything is evenly distributed for freshness and crunch.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and pepper throughout the salad and adjust seasoning as needed, tasting to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Prepare the Lettuce Leaves: Rinse the lettuce leaves and pat them dry carefully to ensure they’re crisp and ready to use. Romaine or butter lettuce works best because they’re sturdy and easy to wrap.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon a generous amount of tuna salad onto each leaf. Fold or roll the lettuce around the filling securely, ready to be enjoyed immediately or packed for later.
Notes
- Drain tuna well: Excess liquid can make the salad watery, so press or drain tuna thoroughly.
- Chop veggies finely: Small pieces mix better and create a smoother texture in the salad.
- Lettuce choice matters: Choose sturdier leaves to avoid tearing when wrapping.
- Make it ahead: The flavors develop beautifully if the salad rests for 30 minutes before assembling.
- Keep lettuce crisp: Store leaves separately and assemble wraps just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg