Quick Healthy Tuna Salad Wraps (Print Version)

A fresh, protein-packed tuna salad wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light, nutritious meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
02 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Wraps and Garnish

09 - 4 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
10 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
11 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, lemon juice, and parsley. Mix thoroughly.
02 - Season the tuna mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving plate and evenly distribute the tuna salad among them.
04 - Top each portion with avocado slices and diced tomato if desired.
05 - Fold or roll the lettuce leaves around the filling and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and healthy
  • Low carb and gluten-free
02 -
  • Contains fish and possibly egg if using mayonnaise
  • Greek yogurt contains dairy; use substitutes as needed for dairy-free versions
03 -
  • Use fresh lemon juice for brightness
  • Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid soggy wraps
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