Description
These Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, light, and flavorful low-carb option made with tender tuna, creamy dressing, and crisp lettuce. Ideal for quick lunches or easy dinners with no cooking required.
Ingredients
- Two 5 oz cans canned tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 8 large Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 1 large avocado, chopped small (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, celery seed, and salt.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and avocado. Slice the green onions.
- Toss the avocado with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, then fold in the tomatoes.
- Place the drained tuna in a clean bowl. Stir in the prepared dressing until fully incorporated.
- Add the dill pickle relish, capers, and green onions to the tuna mixture and combine well.
- Separate and wash the lettuce leaves, patting or spinning them dry.
- Spoon about two generous tablespoons of the tuna salad into each lettuce leaf.
- Top with the tomato-avocado mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a different citrus flavor.
- Try butter lettuce or iceberg as alternatives to Romaine.
- Add diced cucumber for extra crunch.
- Mix in fresh herbs like dill or parsley for brightness.
- Top with chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Store tuna mixture separately and assemble wraps when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
