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Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

A refreshing and healthy dish combining creamy avocado and protein-rich tuna, served in crisp lettuce cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 1 medium avocado ripe, mashed
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Serving
  • 8 leaves romaine lettuce or butter lettuce

Method
 

Prepare the Tuna Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mashed avocado, red onion, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
Assemble the Lettuce Cups
  1. Spoon the tuna salad mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, creating cups. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley.

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