Tuna Salad Lettuce Boats
A refreshing and crunchy twist on classic tuna salad, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (e.g., Romaine or Butterhead)
- Optional: sliced tomatoes, cucumber, or pickles for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a bowl, mix together the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, and red onion until well combined.
- Season to Perfection: Season the tuna salad mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Stir once more to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Assemble Your Boats: Take a crisp lettuce leaf and fill it generously with the delicious tuna mixture, making sure it’s heaped high for that satisfying crunch with each bite.
- Add Fresh Toppings (Optional): Feel free to dress your lettuce boats with sliced tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, or zesty pickles for an additional layer of flavor and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Serve the tuna salad lettuce boats cold and enjoy this delightful and refreshing dish instantly!
Notes
For added texture, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or shredded carrots. Adjust the mustard and mayonnaise to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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