Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Protein-rich tuna mix nestled in crisp butter lettuce for a light and fresh meal.

# What You 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 - Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the tuna salad evenly into the center of each leaf.
03 - Top each filled lettuce leaf with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, or radishes, if desired.
04 - Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to create wraps. Serve immediately for best freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make lunch happen even when your kitchen doesn't feel like cooperating.
  • The butter lettuce stays crispy and tender at the same time, making these feel elegant without any fuss.
  • It's naturally low-carb and gluten-free without tasting like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Over-mixing the tuna breaks it into tiny pieces and makes the salad texture turn mushy—use a gentle hand and stir just until combined.
  • Wet lettuce leaves will fall apart when you try to fold them, so dry them thoroughly after washing and serve them cold.
  • The tuna salad will keep in the fridge for two days, but don't assemble the wraps until you're ready to eat because the moisture from the filling will eventually wilt the lettuce.
03 -
  • Keep your tuna salad in an airtight container in the coldest part of your fridge, and it will stay fresh for two days—perfect for midweek lunches.
  • Assemble the wraps no more than an hour before serving so the lettuce stays crisp and the flavors stay distinct instead of melding into mush.
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