High-Protein Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups (Printer View)

Fresh tuna salad with Greek yogurt and crisp lettuce cups. Protein-packed, ready in 15 minutes.

# Components:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
02 - 2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
06 - ¼ small red onion, finely diced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - Juice of ½ lemon
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Lettuce Cups & Toppings

10 - 1 small head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated, washed and dried
11 - ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
12 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 2 tablespoons shredded carrots (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper according to your preference.
03 - Arrange the prepared lettuce leaves on a serving plate to form individual cups.
04 - Spoon the tuna salad evenly into each lettuce cup.
05 - Top each cup with avocado slices, cherry tomato halves, and shredded carrots if desired.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and crisp lettuce texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 24g per serving to keep you energized.
  • Low-carb and gluten-free, fitting perfectly into many dietary plans.
  • Incredibly quick to make with zero cooking required.
  • Vibrant and crunchy texture from fresh vegetables and lettuce.
02 -
  • Drying the lettuce leaves completely after washing ensures they remain crisp and don't become soggy.
  • Dice the red onion and celery very finely to ensure an even distribution of flavor and crunch in every bite.
  • For the best taste, chill the tuna salad in the fridge for a few minutes before assembling the cups.
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