Ingredients
– 2 cans of tuna (in water or olive oil, drained)
– ¼ cup mayonnaise (can substitute Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
– 1 small red onion, finely chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Large lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce)
– Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, or avocado
Instructions
Creating these tasty Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps is straightforward. Follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and tools, including a mixing bowl and a spoon.
2. Mix Tuna Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
3. Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
4. Wash Lettuce: Rinse the lettuce leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
5. Assemble Wraps: Lay a lettuce leaf flat on your plate. Scoop a generous amount of tuna salad onto the center of the leaf.
6. Add Optional Toppings: If desired, add diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or avocado on top of the tuna salad.
7. Wrap It Up: Carefully fold the sides of the lettuce leaf over the tuna salad, resembling a taco or wrap.
8. Serve: Repeat with remaining lettuce leaves and tuna salad, serving immediately.
These steps will guide you in preparing these incredible wraps effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wraps
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 24g