Tuna Salad Lettuce Wrap

Name: Tuna Salad Lettuce Wrap
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pcs canned tuna (5 oz cans, in water, drained well); 2 pcs celery (ribs, finely diced); 0.25 cup red onion (finely minced); 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 12 pcs romaine lettuce (large whole leaves, washed and dried)

RATING

4.6/5(115)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Crisp, refreshing lettuce cups filled with a creamy, flavorful tuna salad. Chunks of flaked tuna are folded with crunchy celery, bright lemon juice, and a light mayo dressing, then spooned into sturdy romaine leaves. A fantastic low-carb, no-cook lunch that comes together in just 15 minutes.

PREP

15m

COOK

SERVES

3 PIECES

272 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 pcscanned tuna · 5 oz cans, in water, drained well2 pcscelery · ribs, finely diced¼ cupred onion · finely minced¼ cupmayonnaise1 tspdijon mustard1 tbsplemon juice · freshly squeezed1 pinchsalt1 pinchblack pepper · freshly ground12 pcsromaine lettuce · large whole leaves, washed and dried

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

272

CALORIES · 3 PIECES

Protein22g · 32%

Carbs22g · 32%

Fat13g · 43%

Fiber13g

Sugar8g

Saturated fat2g

Cholesterol23mg

Sodium412mg

Potassium1683mg

Phosphorus196mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Drain the tuna.
Open the cans of tuna and empty into a fine-mesh strainer. Press gently with a spoon to remove excess water. Transfer the flaked tuna to a medium mixing bowl.
prep · ~3 min
Dice the vegetables.
Finely dice the celery ribs. Mince the red onion until you have very small pieces.
TIPSmall, uniform dice ensures every bite has a little crunch.
mix · ~2 min
Make the tuna salad.
1.Add the diced celery and minced red onion to the bowl with the tuna.
2.Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
3.Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
4.Fold everything together with a fork until evenly combined and creamy.
assemble · ~2 min
Assemble the lettuce wraps.
1.Lay the romaine lettuce leaves out on a flat work surface.
2.Place a generous spoonful of tuna salad into the center of each leaf, dividing it equally.
3.Avoid overfilling so the wraps are easy to pick up and eat.
serve
Serve immediately.
Arrange the filled lettuce cups on a platter. Serve right away for the best crisp texture.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Drain the tuna thoroughly and press out excess liquid to avoid a watery salad.
2
Use a fork to flake the tuna into small, even pieces for the best texture.
3
Finely dice the celery and mince the onion so every bite has consistent crunch.
4
Let the tuna salad chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving for a cooler, firmer filling.
5
Pat the romaine leaves completely dry so the dressing doesn't make them soggy.
6
If making ahead, store the tuna salad and lettuce leaves separately, then assemble just before serving.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

herby

Herby

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives for a bright, garden-fresh twist that pairs beautifully with the lemon and Dijon.

spicy