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Tuna Protein Salad Lettuce Wraps

A light and refreshing high-protein salad served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 12 oz canned tuna in water drained
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 6 large butter lettuce leaves

Equipment

  • Mesh strainer
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the canned tuna completely using a mesh strainer until dry.
  2. Transfer tuna to a mixing bowl and break up large chunks with a fork.
  3. Stir in Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard until the mixture is creamy.
  4. Fold in the diced celery and minced red onion.
  5. Add the lemon juice, dried dill, black pepper, and sea salt, mixing until well combined.
  6. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves thoroughly.
  8. Scoop the tuna mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf and serve.

Notes

Chill the tuna salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Store the tuna mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; assemble the wraps fresh.