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Easy Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

Whip up these quick and refreshing tuna salad lettuce cups in minutes! Made with simple ingredients and requiring no cooking, they’re naturally low-carb, crunchy, and satisfying. Perfect for a light lunch or snack.

  • Total Time12 minutes
  • Yield6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Tuna Salad Mixture:

  • 3 5 oz cans albacore tuna (packed in water), drained well
  • ¼ cup plus ½ tablespoon mayonnaise (vegan or regular)
  • 3 tablespoons celery (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • Pinch black pepper

For Serving:

  • Large lettuce leaves (e.g., Romaine hearts, Butter, or Iceberg)

Optional Toppings:

  • 1 large avocado (diced)
  • 12 grape tomatoes (halved)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lettuce: Carefully separate, wash, and thoroughly pat dry several large lettuce leaves suitable for forming cups. Choose leaves that are crisp and sturdy. Set them aside.
  2. Mix Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, flake the thoroughly drained tuna with a fork into bite-sized pieces. Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, unsweetened dill pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sea salt (starting with ½ teaspoon and adding more if needed), and black pepper. Stir well with a spoon or fork until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Assemble Cups: Lay out the prepared lettuce leaves on individual plates or a serving platter. Spoon a portion of the prepared tuna salad mixture neatly into the center of each lettuce cup.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish the filled lettuce cups with the diced avocado and halved grape tomatoes, if using. Serve immediately for best results.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving, 1 of 6, incl. toppings): Calories 185 kcal | Protein 15.2 g | Total Fat 12.2 g (Saturated Fat: 1.9 g) | Total Carbs 3.5 g (Fiber: 2.1 g, Sugars: 1.0 g, Net Carbs: 1.4 g) | Sodium 579 mg | Cholesterol 22 mg

These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation. Based on 6 servings including listed toppings; assumes tuna in water, standard mayonnaise, and ⅝ tsp added salt.

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 185

Find it online: https://recipes.alfityan.org/2025/04/14/my-10-minute-lifesaver-easy-tuna-salad-lettuce-cups/