Description
Mouthwatering tuna salad wraps blend Mediterranean flavors with fresh ingredients for a quick lunch delight. Crisp vegetables and zesty seasonings create a perfect handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
Seasonings and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Wrap:
- 4 large tortillas (whole wheat or regular)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, aromatic seasonings, creating a harmonious base mixture.
- Incorporate crisp, diced celery, pungent red onion, vibrant shredded carrots, and fresh chopped parsley for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Spread tortillas flat on a clean surface, ensuring even workspace for assembling wraps.
- Generously distribute the prepared tuna mixture across each tortilla, leaving small margins around the edges.
- Layer delicate shredded lettuce and juicy diced tomatoes atop the tuna salad for additional freshness and color.
- Carefully fold the tortilla sides inward, creating a neat containment for the filling.
- Tightly roll the wrap from bottom to top, ensuring a compact and secure package.
- Slice each wrap diagonally to create visually appealing halves, revealing the colorful interior.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture, or wrap individually in aluminum foil for convenient transportation.
Notes
- Boost protein content by adding diced hard-boiled eggs or chickpeas for extra nutrition and texture.
- Swap traditional mayo with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado for a healthier, lighter alternative that cuts calories and adds creaminess.
- Create a low-carb version by using large lettuce leaves instead of tortillas, turning this into a refreshing lettuce wrap with the same delicious tuna salad filling.
- Enhance flavor by toasting the tortilla slightly before adding the tuna mixture, which adds a subtle crunch and warm, slightly caramelized taste to the wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg