Description
These Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, healthy, and quick-to-make meal perfect for a light lunch or snack. Creamy avocado and Greek yogurt blend seamlessly with solid white tuna and crunchy celery or bell peppers, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a delicious, low-carb option.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Salad
- 1 can (5 oz) solid white tuna, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup diced celery or bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrap
- 4 large butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna and vegetables: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and diced celery or bell peppers to add crunch and freshness to the salad.
- Mix in creamy ingredients: Add the mashed avocado, plain Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon juice to the tuna mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, maintaining a chunky texture.
- Season: Taste and season the mixture with salt and pepper to your preference, ensuring balanced flavors.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon the tuna avocado salad onto large butter lettuce leaves, then wrap them up like little presents for a neat and tasty presentation. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Use bell peppers if you prefer a sweeter crunch over celery.
- This recipe is naturally low-carb and gluten-free.
- Use chilled tuna for best texture and flavor.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; avoid assembling wraps until ready to serve to keep lettuce crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
