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Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

A refreshing and healthy dish featuring creamy avocado and protein-packed tuna served in crisp lettuce cups, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 1 large ripe avocado mashed
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Lettuce Cups
  • 1 head romaine lettuce leaves separated

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mashed avocado, red onion, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Cups
  1. Spoon the tuna salad mixture into the separated romaine lettuce leaves to create cups.
  2. Serve immediately on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like diced bell peppers, herbs, or spices to suit your taste.

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