Description
Discover a delicious recipe for Apple Dijon Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups! Learn how to make this refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 can (140 grams) tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) (120 milliliters) vegetable oil mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (40 grams) red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 8 large lettuce leaves (e.g., romaine or butter lettuce)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir in the diced apple and diced celery until well incorporated.
- Add the finely chopped red onion to the mixture.
- Pour the lemon juice over the salad and mix thoroughly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Gently wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves.
- Lay the lettuce leaves flat on a clean surface.
- Spoon equal portions of the tuna salad onto each lettuce leaf.
- Fold or roll the lettuce leaves around the tuna salad to form cups.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Experiment with various apple varieties to change up the tuna salad’s flavor.
- For a bit of spiciness, try adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mix.