Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Protein-rich tuna combined with crisp butter lettuce leaves and fresh herbs for a satisfying lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (such as Bibb or Boston), leaves separated and washed

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until creamy and season with salt and pepper as desired.
02 - Spread butter lettuce leaves evenly on a serving platter, ensuring they are dry and intact.
03 - Spoon tuna salad into the center of each lettuce leaf, then top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, or radishes if using.
04 - Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to create wraps and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes fifteen minutes from can opener to plate, making it perfect for the moments when you're actually hungry instead of theoretically hungry.
  • The crisp lettuce stays snappy even when you hold it in your hand, so it feels way fancier than the effort required.
  • Low-carb without feeling restrictive, and your body knows it's been properly fed.
02 -
  • If you don't drain your tuna thoroughly, the whole thing becomes a soggy mess that no amount of mayo can save.
  • Dice your celery and red onion small so they spread throughout the salad instead of creating crunchy surprise pockets.
  • Butter lettuce is forgiving and holds filling better than iceberg, so don't try to be a hero and substitute something crispier.
03 -
  • Squeeze every drop of water from your drained tuna using paper towels, because that liquid is the enemy of good texture.
  • Chill your tuna salad for a few minutes before assembling so the lettuce stays cold and crisp against the filling.
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