Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Boats
A light, refreshing, and protein-packed dish featuring creamy avocado and tuna salad served in crisp lettuce leaves, perfect for a healthy lunch or snack.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and rinsed
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
- Add the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Mix everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the tuna avocado mixture into individual lettuce leaves to form boats.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a slightly different flavor.
- Can substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise for a creamier texture.
- Great served as an appetizer or light main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: avocado tuna salad, lettuce boats, healthy lunch, low carb, gluten free