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Fresh Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

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A quick, easy, and low-carb recipe featuring creamy avocado and tender tuna wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves, perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (5 oz / 142 g) tuna packed in water, drained
  • 6–8 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove fresh garlic minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse butter lettuce leaves under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Chop red onion, celery, and herbs finely.
  3. Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
  4. In a mixing bowl, scoop out and gently mash the avocado, leaving it a little chunky.
  5. Add drained tuna, chopped onion, celery, and herbs to the mashed avocado and stir to combine.
  6. Pour in lime juice and olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using. Stir gently and taste to adjust seasoning.
  7. Lay out lettuce leaves on a serving plate.
  8. Spoon a generous amount of the avocado tuna salad onto each leaf and fold or roll the leaf to form wraps.
  9. Serve immediately to keep lettuce crisp.

Notes

Use ripe avocado for best creamy texture. Drain tuna well to avoid watery salad. Prepare salad and lettuce separately if making ahead to keep lettuce crisp. Avoid overfilling wraps to prevent spilling. Lime juice helps prevent avocado browning. Optional ingredients like garlic powder and fresh herbs brighten flavor. Variations include adding jalapeño for spice or swapping herbs.

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Keywords: avocado tuna salad, lettuce wraps, low-carb lunch, healthy lunch, quick recipe, easy tuna salad, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free

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