Mexican‑Style Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Crisp lettuce cups filled with a zesty tuna mixture, topped with avocado and fresh cilantro.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
2
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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
Drain the tuna and place it in a bowl; add mayonnaise, lime juice, finely diced red onion, and minced jalapeño (if using).
- 2
Mix until well combined, then fold in chopped cilantro and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 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
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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