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Three fresh Tuna Lettuce Wraps on a green plate, filled with tuna salad and topped with diced avocado and red pepper.

Low Carb Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

A refreshing and satisfying low-carb meal, these tuna salad lettuce wraps are quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or easy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) Tuna packed in water, drained well
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise avocado oil or full-fat, low carb
  • 1 stalk Celery finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Red Onion finely minced
  • 1 tbsp Dill Relish sugar-free
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper or to taste
For the Wraps
  • 8 large leaves Lettuce butter, romaine, or iceberg for wrapping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Prepare the Tuna Salad
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the thoroughly drained tuna, mayonnaise, finely diced celery, minced red onion, sugar-free dill relish, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice.
  2. Stir all ingredients thoroughly with a fork until well combined and the tuna is flaked to your desired consistency.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix again to ensure seasonings are evenly distributed.
Assemble the Lettuce Wraps
  1. Carefully separate and wash the large lettuce leaves. Pat them dry completely with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
  2. Spoon approximately 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the prepared tuna salad into the center of each lettuce leaf.
  3. Gently fold or roll the lettuce around the tuna salad, creating a wrap. Serve immediately for best enjoyment.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños to the tuna salad. You can also add chopped hard-boiled eggs for more protein and creaminess. Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Prepare lettuce leaves fresh right before serving for optimal crispness.