Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Lemon-Oregano Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups
Total time15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
4.5(16)
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4 servings
- 3 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained
- ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tuna thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid with the back of a fork or through a fine-mesh strainer, then transfer to a large mixing bowl and flake into small pieces.
- 2
Add the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, and olive oil to the bowl. Stir until the tuna is evenly coated.
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