Description
Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are a refreshing, light meal perfect for warm days or anytime you crave something nutritious. Combining creamy avocado and protein-rich tuna, these vibrant wraps are wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a satisfying crunch. Ideal for quick lunches or gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 (12 oz) can of tuna packed in water, drained
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by halving the avocados, removing the pits, and scooping out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado until smooth yet slightly chunky, then add lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Flake the drained tuna into the bowl with avocado. Add red onion and cherry tomatoes; gently mix.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Spoon generous amounts of the mixture onto each lettuce leaf and roll them up like burritos.
- Serve on a platter or individually with toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Swap canned tuna with canned chicken or chickpeas for a different protein option. Add fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.