Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Get ready to fall in love with these Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps. We give this classic salad a fresh twist with crispy bites of chopped apple, onion and celery. These wraps bring on the crunch factor in a big way, plus a host of anti-inflammatory benefits thanks to the tuna and vegetables. We’re all about wrapping this sweet and savory tuna salad in tender butter lettuce leaves, but don’t stop there! Try it piled high on a slice of toasted whole-grain bread, spooned over a crisp green salad, or even paired with crunchy crackers for an afternoon snack. However you enjoy it, this light and satisfying lunch is bound to win you over. Keep reading for our favorite tips and tricks to make these tasty wraps a regular part of your lunch routine!

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

• Sweet onions typically have a less pungent flavor than other onions. If you find raw onion to be too sharp, you can soak the chopped onion in a small bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to mute the flavor.
• Tarragon has a subtle anise flavor that complements the apples in this salad. If you want to try another herb, basil, chives or parsley will work well.
• We love the sweet flavor of Fuji apples in this salad. If you want to try another variety, we would recommend another sweet apple, like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, to balance the flavors.

Nutrition Notes

• Canned tuna is a convenient, shelf-stable source of protein. Plus, it’s a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial fats that promote heart health and reduce inflammation that may cause dry eyes. Choose tuna packed in water instead of in oil—it’s just as delicious and lower in calories and added fat.
• Swapping in creamy plain strained Greek-style yogurt for some of the mayonnaise in this recipe provides probiotics, good-for-you live bacteria linked to better gut and immune health.
• Apples add a nice crunch to this salad. For even more nutrition, we leave on the peels. They’re loaded with filling fiber and inflammation-taming antioxidants!