Tuna Salad in Lettuce Wrappers
Enjoy a fresh twist on a classic with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Tuna Salad in Lettuce Wrappers. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy Greek yogurt, and a hint of zesty Dijon mustard, this dish combines flavorful simplicity with nutritious ingredients. Finely diced celery, red onion, and fresh parsley add crunch and herbal brightness, while a squeeze of lemon juice ties everything together. Instead of using bread, this low-carb option nestles the savory tuna salad in crisp butter lettuce leaves, creating the perfect handheld bite. Optional toppings like cherry tomatoes and avocado slices bring added texture and color to these easy, gluten-free wraps. Ready in just 15 minutes, these lettuce wrappers are a refreshing lunch, light dinner, or snack that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk Celery (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 12 leaves Butter lettuce leaves (washed and dried)
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved, optional)
- 0.5 unit Avocado (sliced, optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard. Stir until fully blended.
Add the diced celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together for a uniform tuna salad.
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Take the prepared butter lettuce leaves and lay them flat on a clean surface or plate.
Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of tuna salad into the center of each lettuce leaf.
If desired, top the tuna salad with halved cherry tomatoes or a slice of avocado for added flavor and texture.
Carefully fold the lettuce around the tuna salad, similar to a taco shape, and serve immediately.
Enjoy as a quick meal or snack! These lettuce wrappers are best consumed fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1631 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1104 mg | 23% | |
*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.
