Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)

A light blend of tuna, herbs, and mayo served in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a fresh meal.

# 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 (Bibb or Boston), leaves separated and washed

→ Optional Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon tuna mixture evenly onto the center of each leaf.
03 - Top each lettuce wrap with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, or radishes if desired.
04 - Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to form wraps and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with zero actual cooking, perfect for days when you need something real fast.
  • The lettuce leaves stay crisp and tender, giving you that satisfying crunch without any guilt.
  • It's naturally low-carb but feels generous and filling, not like you're punishing yourself.
02 -
  • Drain the tuna really thoroughly; water pooling in the bowl will make everything soggy and sad.
  • Don't mix the tuna salad more than a minute or two, or the tuna breaks down into mushy bits instead of staying in nice chunks.
  • These are best eaten right away while the lettuce is still crisp and cool.
03 -
  • If your mayo tastes a bit heavy, lighten it by mixing in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or a splash of lemon juice before adding it to the tuna.
  • Dice everything small and uniform so each bite tastes balanced and intentional, not like you're biting into a chunk of onion or celery.
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