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Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps served on a white plate with lemon and parsley

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps: 5 Easy Steps to a Healthy Lunch

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These Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are fresh, light, and full of flavor. Made with flaky tuna, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, they’re a quick and healthy lunch option—ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect for low-carb, high-protein meals or easy lunch prep.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings (4–6 wraps) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water or olive oil, drained

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

  • 46 large lettuce leaves (Romaine, butter, or iceberg)

  • Lemon wedges and extra herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tuna Salad:
    In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained tuna and flake it with a fork.

  2. Mix the Ingredients:
    Add mayonnaise (or yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, and red onion. Stir to combine.

  3. Season to Taste:
    Add salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs (if using). Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed.

  4. Prep the Lettuce:
    Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Lay them flat on a clean surface or plate.

  5. Assemble the Wraps:
    Spoon a portion of the tuna mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Gently fold or roll the leaf to form a wrap.

  6. Serve:
    Arrange on a plate and garnish with lemon wedges or extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, mash in a little avocado.

  • For meal prep, store tuna salad and lettuce separately until ready to assemble.

  • Swap red onion with green onion for a milder flavor.

  • Butter lettuce is soft and flexible, great for delicate wraps, while Romaine gives more crunch.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg