Spicy Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Spicy, delicious, and oh so easy to make, this tuna lettuce wraps recipe is perfect for healthy meal prep or low carb and keto friendly lunch.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces tuna fish packed in oil or water
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 habanero pepper or 2 teaspoons diced jalapeno
- ¼ cup mayo use more or less, as desired
- 1½ tablespoons cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt use more or less, as desired
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper use more or less, as desired
Serve with
- 4-6 lettuce leaves
- pickled red onions optional
Instructions
- While wearing kitchen gloves, use a sharp knife to finely mince the habanero pepper, removing the seeds. Finely chop the celery and cilantro. Drain the oil/water from the tuna.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir well to combine. Taste, then season with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
- Spoon the tuna salad into lettuce wraps and top with a little extra cilantro and pickled onions.
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Notes
To store leftovers: Transfer the tuna salad to an airtight container and store covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, per USDA.
For a milder heat in your tuna salad recipe, sauté the peppers in a small skillet with 1 teaspoon oil for a few minutes, until softened, before adding them to the tuna.
Nutrition
Serving: 3 ounces | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3838IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
