Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Protein-rich tuna mixed with fresh herbs served in crisp butter lettuce cups for a light lunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Lettuce Wraps

09 - 1 head butter lettuce (Bibb or Boston), leaves separated and washed

→ Optional Toppings

10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - Cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - Sliced radishes

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Lay butter lettuce leaves flat on a serving platter.
03 - Spoon tuna salad evenly into the center of each lettuce leaf.
04 - Top with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, or radishes as desired.
05 - Fold lettuce leaves around the filling to form wraps and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes flat, making it perfect for those moments when you're hungry but don't want to overthink it.
  • The butter lettuce stays crisp and tender, giving you that satisfying crunch without any bread weighing you down.
  • You get genuine protein and flavor without the afternoon energy crash that usually follows carb-heavy lunches.
02 -
  • Butter lettuce leaves are delicate—if you handle them roughly, they'll bruise and lose that perfect texture, so be gentle when separating and filling them.
  • The tuna salad actually tastes better if you let it sit in the bowl for a few minutes before assembling, giving all the flavors a chance to mingle.
03 -
  • Buy tuna in water, not oil, and drain it meticulously—any excess liquid will make your salad watery and separate.
  • Finely mincing your vegetables means every bite feels balanced and refined instead of chunky and uneven.
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