Description
Savory tuna lettuce wraps blend zesty Asian flavors with crisp fresh ingredients. Crisp lettuce leaves cradle a protein-packed filling that delivers a refreshing lunch you’ll crave time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz / 142 g) tuna in water, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine (leaves separated and rinsed)
- Sliced avocado (optional, for topping)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fusion Preparation: In a spacious mixing bowl, amalgamate canned tuna with mayonnaise or yogurt, creating a smooth foundational mixture.
- Flavor Elevation: Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, diced celery, bell peppers, and onions, infusing the blend with vibrant texture and aromatic complexity.
- Herbal Enhancement: Integrate freshly chopped parsley, then season with salt and ground black pepper, balancing the flavor profile with delicate precision.
- Assembly Technique: Carefully fold all ingredients until uniformly combined, ensuring a harmonious and consistent tuna salad composition.
- Plating Artistry: Select crisp, verdant lettuce leaves as natural wrapping vessels, thoroughly drying to maintain structural integrity.
- Filling and Garnishing: Generously spoon the seasoned tuna mixture into lettuce leaf centers, crowning with thin avocado slices to introduce creamy richness.
- Serving Strategy: Present immediately for optimal freshness, or briefly refrigerate to allow flavor nuances to develop and intensify.
Notes
- Drain Tuna Thoroughly: Remove excess liquid from canned tuna to prevent watery filling and ensure a perfect texture.
- Choose Crisp Lettuce Varieties: Select sturdy lettuce types like romaine or butter lettuce for reliable, leak-free wraps that hold filling securely.
- Balance Moisture Carefully: Mix mayonnaise or yogurt gradually to control consistency, avoiding overly wet or dry tuna mixture.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Consider adding optional ingredients like diced pickles, capers, or a dash of hot sauce for extra taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg