Description
A healthy twist on traditional tuna salad, using fresh Romaine lettuce as a wrapper for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Two 5 oz cans of good quality canned tuna
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- Salt or Vege-Sal to taste
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 8 large Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 1 large avocado, chopped small (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the tuna in a fine mesh strainer.
- Prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, one tablespoon lemon juice, celery seed, and salt or Vege-Sal in a bowl.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and avocado, tossing the avocado with lemon juice.
- Mix the drained tuna with the dressing, dill pickle relish, capers, and green onions.
- Separate the Romaine lettuce leaves and wash/dry them.
- Fill each lettuce leaf with the tuna mixture and top with cherry tomatoes and avocado, then fold to serve.
Notes
Can substitute Greek yogurt for mayo for a healthier option. Consider using red onion for stronger flavor or olives if capers are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tuna salad, healthy wraps, low carb, lunch, easy recipe, quick meal