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Mexican‑Style Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Crisp lettuce cups filled with a zesty tuna mixture, topped with avocado and fresh cilantro.

Mexican‑Style Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Total

10 min

Prep

10 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 can canned tuna in water
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red onion
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper(optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 8 butter lettuce leaves
  • to taste salt(optional)
  • to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain the tuna and place it in a bowl; add mayonnaise, lime juice, finely diced red onion, and minced jalapeño (if using).

  2. 2

    Mix until well combined, then fold in chopped cilantro and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Spoon the tuna mixture onto individual butter lettuce leaves, top each with sliced avocado, and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

250

13% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate6 g
Fat15 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium380 mg

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