Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Print Version)

A protein-packed tuna salad with fresh herbs wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves.

# Components:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, making it perfect for those days when you want something satisfying without the fuss.
  • The crisp lettuce leaves stay fresh and don't get soggy like bread would, keeping everything light and crunchy.
  • You can prep the tuna mixture ahead and assemble wraps throughout the week for quick lunches.
02 -
  • Don't over-mix the tuna or use a food processor—you'll end up with tuna paste instead of a salad with actual texture and personality.
  • Butter lettuce leaves work because they're naturally pliable and sturdy enough to hold filling without falling apart the way other lettuces would.
03 -
  • Toast the diced celery in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding it if you want extra crunch and a slightly sweeter flavor that plays beautifully against the savory tuna.
  • A tiny squeeze of fresh lime juice instead of lemon adds a different kind of brightness that pairs wonderfully with avocado if you're using it.
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