Avocado Tuna Lettuce Wraps (Print View)

Fresh lettuce wraps with tuna, avocado, and veggies. A light, healthy lunch or snack option.

# Components:

→ Tuna Filling

01 - 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
02 - 1 ripe avocado, mashed
03 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely diced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

12 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves
13 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
16 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine drained tuna, mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped chives in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended. Season with salt and black pepper as desired.
02 - Lay butter lettuce leaves flat on a serving platter, ensuring they hold their shape for filling.
03 - Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of tuna filling into the center of each lettuce leaf.
04 - Top each lettuce wrap with shredded carrots and sliced cucumber. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
05 - Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling like a taco and secure with a toothpick if needed.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes so perfect for workday lunches or a speedy snack
  • No cooking needed and minimal cleanup
  • Paleo and gluten-free with wholesome ingredients
  • Uses pantry tuna and fresh produce for something truly vibrant
  • Easily customizable for what you have on hand
02 -
  • Packed with high-quality protein and healthy fats
  • Naturally gluten-free and suitable for paleo diets
  • Goes from start to finish in about ten minutes
03 -
  • Rinse your lettuce leaves well and pat them completely dry so they hold their crunch
  • A pastry bag or zip bag snipped at the tip makes neatly filling the leaves a breeze
  • Toast your sesame seeds for a few minutes in a dry skillet to bring out extra nuttiness

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