Description
A refreshing tuna salad served in crispy romaine lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna, 5 ounces each, drained well
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- Juice of 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Drain tuna thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl. Flake gently with a fork.
- Add black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon the salad into romaine lettuce leaves and serve fresh.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some diced avocado or a splash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg