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Tuna salad lettuce wraps with avocado

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This Tuna Salad Lettuce Wrap with Avocado recipe is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a healthy, low-carb, and high-protein meal. With its delicious combination of tuna, crunchy celery, red onion, and pickles, it is full of flavor and packed with nutrients. The creamy dressing made with mayo, dijon mustard, and lemon juice adds a tangy and zesty kick to the dish. Plus, the ripe avocado slices on top give it a creamy and buttery texture that will satisfy your taste buds. This recipe is easy to make, and it only takes a few minutes to put together. It is perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.

To make this recipe more filling, you can add some cooked quinoa or brown rice to the tuna salad mixture. You can also serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad to increase the fiber and nutrient content. To make the lettuce wraps easier to eat, you can slice them in half diagonally and secure each half with a toothpick. You can also use different types of lettuce leaves, such as butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, or even kale leaves. Enjoy!

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gluten-free dairy-free low-carb keto-friendly paleo-friendly high-protein low-calorie low-fat sugar-free nut-free soy-free grain-free clean eating healthy weight loss diabetic-friendly heart-healthy anti-inflammatory omega-3 rich nutrient-dense fiber-rich satiating easy-to-make meal prep friendly lunchbox-friendly budget-friendly no-cook summer-friendly Mediterranean diet-friendly

Ingredients

2 cans of tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup of diced celery
1/4 cup of diced red onion
1/4 cup of diced dill pickles
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced celery, diced red onion, and diced dill pickles.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined. Pour this dressing over the tuna mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the tuna salad evenly among the 4 lettuce leaves, placing it in the center of each leaf.
Top each lettuce wrap with slices of avocado.
To serve, fold the sides of the lettuce leaves over the filling and roll up tightly, securing with a toothpick if necessary.