Description
These Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are a light, refreshing, and protein-packed meal perfect for a quick lunch or snack. Combining canned tuna with crisp vegetables and a flavorful dressing, all wrapped in fresh Romaine or butter lettuce leaves, makes for a delicious no-cook recipe that is easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Salad
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) of tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 1 English cucumber, finely diced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Assembly
- 8 to 10 leaves of Romaine lettuce or butter lettuce
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, sliced green onions, chopped parsley, or other soft herbs like dill or cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, finely diced celery, finely diced English cucumber, finely diced shallot, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, paprika, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the salad is creamy and well seasoned.
- Assemble the Wraps: Take the Romaine or butter lettuce leaves and spoon the prepared tuna salad evenly onto each leaf, making sure each wrap is generously filled.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Sprinkle your choice of optional toppings such as sesame seeds, sliced green onions, additional chopped parsley, or herbs like dill or cilantro on top of the tuna salad. Serve the lettuce wraps immediately for a fresh and crisp meal.
Notes
- Use fresh, crispy lettuce leaves to prevent sogginess and add a nice crunch.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and lemon juice for brightness.
- These wraps can be made ahead and refrigerated, but assemble just before serving to maintain lettuce crispness.
- For a lower fat version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add diced avocado or a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra flavor variation.
