Whole30 Classic Tuna Buns
Get ready to savor the simplicity and flavor of these Whole30 Classic Tuna Buns, a quick and healthy recipe perfect for a clean eating lifestyle! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, crunchy bites of red onion, celery, and pickles, and creamy olive oil mayonnaise, this salad-style filling is seasoned to perfection with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a dash of garlic powder. Using crisp lettuce leaves as a fresh, low-carb alternative to traditional bread buns, these tuna wraps are both gluten-free and Whole30-compliant, making them ideal for lunch, snacks, or even a light dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, these easy-to-assemble lettuce wraps combine convenience with nutritional balance for a satisfying meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz canned tuna in water
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup celery
- 0.25 cup pickle
- 0.25 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 pieces lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
Open and drain the canned tuna, and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl, flaking it with a fork to break up larger pieces.
Step 2
Finely chop the red onion, celery, and pickles, and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
Add olive oil mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice to the tuna mixture.
Step 4
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir everything together until well combined.
Step 5
Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves using a paper towel.
Step 6
Scoop approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the tuna mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Step 7
Fold the lettuce leaf around the tuna mixture to create a 'bun'.
Step 8
Serve immediately, and enjoy these refreshing and healthy Whole30 Classic Tuna Buns!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (523.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 791.6 |
| Total Fat 49.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 109.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2832.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.2g | |
| Protein 74.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 116.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 99.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 963.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories