Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printer version)

Protein-rich tuna salad served in crisp butter lettuce for a light, satisfying low-carb dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking means you can make lunch in the time it takes to brew coffee.
  • The butter lettuce stays crisp enough to hold everything without getting soggy, even a few minutes after assembly.
  • You get all the satisfaction of a loaded sandwich without the carb crash afterward.
02 -
  • Don't make these too far in advance—the lettuce will start absorbing moisture from the tuna salad after about 20 minutes, and it loses that satisfying crunch that makes them special.
  • If you're using an older head of lettuce, gently separate the leaves and soak them in ice water for 10 minutes before assembly to get them crisp again.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cooked tuna in glass jars instead of cans if you can find it—the flavor is cleaner, and you'll notice the difference immediately.
  • Pat your butter lettuce completely dry after washing and before refrigerating it; any excess moisture will speed up wilting and make assembly messier.
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