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Looking for a healthy low-calorie lunch then try these delicious tuna salad lettuce wraps. They are also low in carbs so they are perfect for those who want to reduce carbs in their diet.

These tuna lettuce wraps have become one of my go-to lunches as they’re delicious, quick, easy and to prepare and though I no longer follow a low carb diet, I love making them as I enjoy them so much.

They are made by combining tuna, mayonnaise, chopped red onions and chopped cucumbers which is then added to some lettuce leaves and topped with grated carrots and avocados. If you prefer, you can also use all the ingredients to make a delicious nutritious tuna sandwich which is what I sometimes do if I’m in the mood for bread instead.

There is no cooking involved and you can have these healthy tuna wraps ready in less than 10 minutes so if you need a quick healthy lunch that also taste good then you will love these tuna salad lettuce wraps.

Ingredients for Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Lettuce leaves – I use romaine lettuce leaves.
• Tuna – I use canned tuna in brine which is why i don’t use salt in the recipe.
• Onion – use a red onion.
• Cucumber – I use an English cucumber.
• Mayonnaise – I use light or reduced fat mayonnaise.
• Black pepper – use good quality black pepper.
• Carrot – use a fresh carrot.
• Avocado – I use hass avocados.

How to Make Tuna Lettuce Wraps

1. Wash the lettuce leaves, dry with kitchen towels and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the tuna, red onions, cucumbers and mayonnaise. Sprinkle and mix in the black pepper.

2. Place the lettuce leaves on a plate then add the tuna mixture to the lettuce leaves. Sprinkle on the grated carrots and add the chopped avocados. Optionally, sprinkle on some parsley then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition based on 1 serving (using light mayonnaise) – Calories: 229kcal | Fat: 13.8g | Saturates: 2.3g | Carbs: 9.1g | Sugar: 5.4g | Fibre: 4.2g | Protein: 18.5g | Salt 1.01g

Storage

You can make these tuna lettuce wraps ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

If making ahead of time then prepare the tuna but don’t add it to the lettuce leaves until you’re ready to eat them.

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Easy Quick Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Looking for a healthy low-calorie lunch then try these delicious tuna salad lettuce wraps. They are also low in carbs so they are perfect for those who want to reduce carbs in their diet.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Yield: 1 serving

Calories: 229kcal

Ingredients

• 4 romaine lettuce leaves
• 60g tuna (small can)
• ¼ medium red onion (chopped)
• 50g cucumber (chopped)
• 25g mayonnaise (light or reduced fat)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small carrot (grated)
• ½ avocado (chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

• Wash the lettuce leaves, dry with kitchen towels and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the tuna, red onions, cucumbers and mayonnaise. Sprinkle and mix in the black pepper.

• Place the lettuce leaves on a plate then add the tuna mixture to the lettuce leaves. Sprinkle on the grated carrots and add the chopped avocados. Optionally, sprinkle on some parsley then serve immediately.

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