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Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups are a refreshing, low-carb alternative to traditional sandwiches, featuring a creamy tuna mixture served in crisp lettuce leaves. This dish is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, offering a balance of flavors and textures that make healthy eating enjoyable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned Albacore Tuna, drained thoroughly
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Red Onion, minced finely
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped finely
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 large head Butter Lettuce, washed and patted dry

Method
 

  1. Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid completely. Flake the tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl using a fork.
  2. Finely dice the celery and mince the red onion. Add the celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl with the tuna.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Pour this dressing over the tuna mixture and stir gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Carefully pull the leaves away from the head of the butter lettuce and rinse them under cold water. Dry the leaves thoroughly.
  5. Spoon a generous amount of the tuna mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf and serve immediately.

Notes

Chill tuna cans before opening for a refreshing salad. Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor. Let the tuna mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Store the tuna salad mixture separately from the lettuce leaves to maintain crispness.