High Protein Tuna Salad (Printable Version)

Protein-rich tuna mix presented in crisp lettuce cups with fresh veggies and herbs.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
02 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, nonfat or low-fat
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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 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, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots if desired.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein (24g per serving) to keep you full longer
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes
  • No cooking required - perfect for hot days
  • Refreshing and light while still satisfying
  • Naturally gluten-free and low-carb
  • Easily customizable with optional toppings
02 -
  • For meal prep, store the tuna salad separately from the lettuce cups and assemble just before eating
  • Choose lettuce with naturally cup-shaped leaves like butter lettuce for easier handling
  • To reduce the onion's sharpness, soak diced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well
  • For extra flavor without calories, add fresh herbs like dill or chives to the tuna mixture
  • The recipe is naturally gluten-free, but always check labels on prepared ingredients like mayonnaise
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