Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Print Version)

Protein-rich tuna mixture nestled in crisp butter lettuce with optional avocado and tomatoes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Lettuce Wraps

09 - 1 head butter lettuce (Bibb or Boston), leaves separated and washed

→ Optional Toppings

10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - Cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - Sliced radishes

# Recipe Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon tuna salad evenly into the center of each leaf.
03 - Top each filled lettuce leaf with sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, or radish slices if desired.
04 - Fold lettuce leaves around the filling to create wraps and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes with no cooking required, perfect for when you want something substantial without heating up the kitchen.
  • Butter lettuce leaves are sturdy enough to hold the salad but delicate enough to actually taste good, unlike those rigid iceberg wraps.
  • Low-carb and naturally gluten-free, so it fits almost any diet without feeling like you're sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.
02 -
  • Butter lettuce bruises easily if you handle it roughly, so be gentle when separating and washing the leaves or you'll end up with brown spots that ruin the whole presentation.
  • If you're prepping this ahead, keep the salad and the lettuce separate until just before eating, otherwise the leaves get soggy and lose their whole appeal.
03 -
  • Pat your drained tuna with a paper towel to remove extra moisture before mixing, which keeps the salad from turning watery.
  • If you want to make this lighter, Greek yogurt swapped for half the mayo gives you creaminess without the heaviness, and capers or a handful of chopped pickles add brightness if you're in the mood for something sharper.
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