Low Carb Classic Tuna Sandwich
Experience the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with this *Low Carb Classic Tuna Sandwich*, a wholesome twist on your favorite lunchtime staple. This quick and easy recipe swaps out traditional bread for crisp butterhead lettuce wraps, making it an ideal choice for low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diets. The creamy tuna salad, made with flaky canned tuna, tangy Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, is perfectly complemented by buttery avocado slices. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this dish shines as a light lunch, snack, or even a healthy party appetizer. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant textures, this satisfying lettuce-wrapped tuna sandwich delivers all the comfort of the classic version—minus the carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tuna, drained
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 large Butterhead lettuce leaves
- 1 Avocado, sliced
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, break up the drained tuna with a fork until it's flaked.
Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh dill to the bowl with the tuna. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Season the tuna mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Lay out the large butterhead lettuce leaves on a clean surface or plate.
Place a scoop of the tuna mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Top the tuna mixture with slices of avocado.
Gently fold the sides of the lettuce leaves over the filling to form a wrap.
Serve immediately as a fresh, low-carb alternative to the classic tuna sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 2801 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 132.8 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 31.7 mcg | 159% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3273 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
