Mediterranean Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 cans solid tuna in water or olive oil, drained; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced; 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated; Lemon wedges for serving

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Forget the heavy, mayo-drenched tuna salad. This version is bright and zesty, featuring canned tuna mixed with olives, cucumber, red onion, and a lemony herb vinaigrette. Serving it in butter lettuce cups makes it a refreshing, low-carb, and satisfying lunch or light dinner.

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Crisp green lettuce cups filled with a chunky tuna salad containing olives, cucumber, and red onion

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time0 min

Servings2

Equipment

Mixing BowlSmall Bowl

Ingredients

2 cans solid tuna in water or olive oil, drained1/4 cup red onion, finely diced1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced2 tbsp Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp dried oregano1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, flake the tuna with a fork.
2
Add the red onion, cucumber, olives, and parsley to the tuna.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir gently to combine.
5
Spoon the tuna salad into the crisp lettuce cups.
6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.