{"id":22239,"date":"2026-05-20T07:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kalynskitchen.com\/recipe-for-tuna-salad-lettuce-wraps\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T07:27:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:27:42","slug":"recipe-for-tuna-salad-lettuce-wraps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kalynskitchen.com\/recipe-for-tuna-salad-lettuce-wraps\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tuna Lettuce Wraps are the perfect low-carb lunch or light dinner, and this meal is so quick and easy to make! And I would eat these tasty lettuce wraps with tuna salad, tomato, and avocado any time of year.<\/i><\/p>\n

PIN the Tuna Lettuce Wraps to try them later!<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tuna<\/p>\n

I first made Tuna Lettuce Wraps <\/b>for the blog quite a few years ago, and for a long time this was on my huge list of recipes that needed a photo update! And then when I started making the tuna lettuce wraps to take new photos I realized I was out of celery. Plus there was an avocado in the fridge that was calling my name! So the recipe morphed into a slightly-updated version of this favorite lunch.<\/p>\n

Besides the addition of tomato and avocado, there are a couple of important things that bump this up from regular tuna sandwiches. One is using a flavorful tuna, and I’m definitely a fan of tuna packed in olive oil for a recipe like this!<\/p>\n

The tuna is mixed with a dressing that includes mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, and a little salt or Vege-Sal. That’s combined with the tuna plus capers, dill pickle relish, and thinly sliced green onion. This makes a tuna salad mixture that’s a perfect combination with the crispy lettuce.<\/p>\n

If you want to see exactly how this recipe was updated, here’s the original recipe for Tuna Lettuce Wraps<\/a> I’ve made so many times! Both versions of this are delicious; I hope you try one soon!<\/p>\n

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What ingredients do you need for this recipe?<\/h2>\n

(This is only a list of ingredients; please scroll down for complete printable recipe. Or if you use the JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong> link at the top of the page, it will take you directly to the complete recipe.)<\/p>\n

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  • good quality canned tuna, preferably Genova Tuna in Olive Oil<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n
  • mayo<\/li>\n
  • Dijon Mustard<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n
  • fresh-squeezed lemon juice, I used my Fresh-Frozen Lemon Juice<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Celery Seed<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n
  • salt or Vege-Sal<\/a> (affiliate link) to taste<\/li>\n
  • dill pickle relish<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n
  • Capers<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/li>\n
  • green onions<\/li>\n
  • Romaine Lettuce leaves<\/li>\n
  • cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n
  • avocado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    About the brand of canned tuna that I love:<\/h2>\n

    I’m a huge fan of Genova Tuna in Olive Oil<\/a> (affiliate link), so that’s what I’d use for this recipe. For a few years now I haven’t found the Genova Tuna at my store any more. Now I buy it by the case from Amazon.com. I buy both the small 3 oz. cans and the 5 oz. cans, and this is something that’s always in my pantry! (And this company hasn’t paid me to promote their tuna, just in case anyone is wondering!)<\/p>\n

    Why these Tuna Lettuce Wraps are so good:<\/h2>\n

    I think the use of a flavorful tuna packed in olive oil and the addition of tomatoes, avocado, capers, dill pickle relish, and green onion make these these lettuce wraps so tasty. And there is a flavorful dressing with mayo, Dijon, and lemon that ties it all together!<\/p>\n

    Can you use other lettuce for the Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps?<\/h2>\n

    I used Romaine lettuce for this recipe, because that’s the one I usually have on hand. But you can use any variety of lettuce that has leaves large enough to make into a lettuce wrap! And I do think the crunch of Iceberg lettuce would be good here.<\/p>\n

    Are the Tuna Lettuce Wraps low in carbs?<\/h2>\n

    The lettuce wraps as shown in this photo have only 3.5 net carbs in two lettuce wraps, with 19 grams of protein. If you include the optional diced tomatoes and avocados that will add a few more carbs, but I thought they added a nice burst of extra flavor.<\/p>\n

    More tasty ideas using canned tuna:<\/h2>\n

    I love these tuna lettuce wraps for an easy recipe to make with healthy tuna! If you’re also a tuna fan, check out my collection of Amazing Healthy Tuna Recipes<\/a> for more low-carb treats with canned tuna!<\/p>\n

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    How to make Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps:<\/h2>\n

    (This is only a summary of the steps for the recipe; please scroll down for complete printable recipe. Or if you use the JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong> link at the top of the page, it will take you directly to the complete recipe.)<\/p>\n

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    1. Here’s a photo of the Genova tuna that I love so much, and I love the easy-open cans as well.<\/li>\n
    2. Whatever tuna you use, be sure it’s well-drained before you starting mixing in the seasonings.<\/li>\n
    3. I mixed together the mayo, Dijon, lemon juice (or lime juice), celery seed, and Vege-Sal<\/a> (affiliate link).<\/li>\n
    4. Then chop the tomatoes and avocado and slice the green onions.<\/li>\n
    5. Mix the avocado with a tablespoon of lemon (or lime) juice and  then stir in the tomatoes.<\/li>\n
    6. Mix the dressing into the tuna first, making sure it’s well distributed. Then stir in dill pickle relish<\/a> (affiliate link), Capers<\/a> (affiliate link), and sliced green onions.<\/li>\n
    7. I used organic romaine lettuce, but you could use iceberg or butter lettuce to wrap the tuna salad.<\/li>\n
    8. Fill each piece of washed and dried lettuce with a couple of generous tablespoons of the tuna mixture.<\/li>\n
    9. Then top Tuna Lettuce Wraps with the optional avocado and cherry tomato mixture if using, and eat!<\/li>\n
    10. The tuna mixture will keep in the fridge for several days, but you might want to cut fresh avocado and tomatoes when you’re eating the leftovers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Make it a Low-Carb Meal:<\/h2>\n

      Lettuce wraps with tuna could be a one-dish meal for lunch or a light dinner. But it you wanted something more they would taste great with one of these salads:<\/p>\n

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      • Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing<\/a><\/li>\n
      • No-Mayo Vinegar Coleslaw<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Spring Mix Salad<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Spicy Mexican Slaw with Lime and Cilantro<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Cucumbers Caesar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        If you’re a fan of lettuce wraps you can find more ideas in my collection of Low-Carb and Keto Lettuce Wraps<\/a>!<\/p>\n