High-Protein Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups (Print Version)

Fresh tuna salad with Greek yogurt in crisp lettuce cups for a protein-rich lunch ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Lettuce Cups and Toppings

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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Arrange separated lettuce leaves on a serving plate, positioning them to form natural cup shapes.
04 - Spoon 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 lettuce crispness and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 24g per serving to keep you feeling full longer
  • Quick 15-minute preparation with zero cooking time
  • Perfect for weight management with only 185 calories per serving
  • Gluten-free and low-carb friendly for various dietary needs
  • Refreshing and light, yet completely satisfying
02 -
  • Pat dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly to prevent the filling from becoming soggy
  • For meal prep, store the tuna salad and prepared lettuce leaves separately
  • Use a small ice cream scoop for perfectly portioned tuna salad in each cup
  • If serving at a party, secure the lettuce cups with decorative toothpicks
  • For extra flavor, add a few capers or chopped pickles to the tuna mixture
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