Description
These Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy low-carb lunch or appetizer option. Packed with protein and flavor, they are easy to make and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad:
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water (drained)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lettuce Wraps:
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce (leaves separated and washed)
- Optional toppings: sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, or extra avocado slices
Instructions
- Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, mash the avocado until mostly smooth. Add the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the tuna, celery, red onion, herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix until fully combined.
- Lettuce Wraps: Spoon the tuna salad into lettuce leaves and top with any desired toppings. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped pickles or sunflower seeds.
- This salad also works great in a sandwich, wrap, or over mixed greens.
- To make it dairy-free, simply omit the yogurt or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
