Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Quick and refreshing Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps made with pantry staples. Perfect for a light lunch on hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna (packed in water or oil)
- 2–3 big leaves of crisp lettuce (Romaine, Bibb, or butter lettuce)
- Small dollop of mayo (optional Greek yogurt)
- Squirt of lemon juice
- Chopped celery
- Salt and black pepper
- Dash of paprika or dill (optional)
- Chopped red onion or grated carrot (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and place it in a bowl.
- Add mayo (or mayo-yogurt mix) to the tuna.
- Chop up celery and onions, and add to the bowl.
- Pour in lemon juice to brighten the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix with a fork until chunky.
- Take lettuce leaves and spoon a good amount of the tuna mixture into each leaf.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra pepper if desired.
Notes
Rinse canned tuna if it tastes too salty. Pat lettuce leaves dry for extra crunch. Chill the tuna salad mix for 20 minutes before serving for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tuna salad, lettuce wraps, quick lunch, easy recipe, low carb