Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Protein-rich tuna salad with crisp vegetables wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves for a quick, healthy meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tuna Salad Base

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

→ Fresh Vegetables

04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/2 small cucumber, finely diced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Lettuce Wraps & Garnishes

10 - 8 large leaves Romaine or Butter lettuce, washed and dried
11 - 1 small avocado, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - Optional garnishes: sliced radishes, shredded carrots

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste preference.
02 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a clean cutting board or serving platter, ensuring they are completely dry to prevent sogginess. Select the largest, most intact leaves for optimal wrapping capability.
03 - Divide tuna salad evenly among the 8 lettuce leaves, placing approximately 1/3 cup in the center of each leaf. Arrange in a line parallel to the leaf's length for easier folding.
04 - Top each wrap with sliced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes. Add radishes or shredded carrots if desired for additional texture and color contrast.
05 - Fold the sides of each lettuce leaf inward, then roll from the bottom toward the top to create a secure wrap. Serve immediately while lettuce remains crisp and vegetables are at peak freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of lunch that makes you feel like you've actually treated yourself well without any heavy food coma afterward
  • The fresh vegetables and bright lemon turn ordinary canned tuna into something you'd happily serve to friends
02 -
  • Lettuce wraps start getting soggy pretty quickly, so assemble them right before you plan to eat them
  • The tuna salad actually tastes better after sitting in the refrigerator for an hour or two, so make the filling ahead of time if you can
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce leaves thoroughly with paper towels after washing, because water is the enemy of a good lettuce wrap
  • Let your tuna salad rest for at least 15 minutes before serving, the flavors develop dramatically in that short time

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