Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8–10 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine lettuce leaves
- Optional: Sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, or cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Carefully separate the lettuce leaves and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Spoon a generous amount of the tuna mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Garnish with optional ingredients like sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, or cherry tomatoes, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh tuna lettuce cups.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tuna mixture.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Prepare the tuna mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the cups just before serving to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
- Experiment with different herbs like chives or parsley for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg