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Vibrant Healthy Tuna Avocado Lettuce Boats

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These vibrant healthy tuna avocado lettuce boats are a fresh, low-carb meal combining creamy avocado and hearty tuna in crisp butter lettuce leaves, perfect for quick lunches or easy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (5 oz / 142 g each) chunk light tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 6–8 butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 6 to 8 butter lettuce leaves under cold water. Pat dry gently with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, scoop out the flesh of one large ripe avocado. Using a fork or potato masher, mash until smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Drain two 5-ounce (142 g) cans of chunk light tuna packed in water. Add the tuna to the mashed avocado and gently fold together to combine, avoiding overmixing to keep some texture.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion, ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (if using). Pour in 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes if desired. Stir gently until evenly combined.
  5. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  6. Spoon a generous amount of the tuna avocado salad into each butter lettuce leaf. Arrange on a serving platter or individual plates.
  7. Serve immediately to keep lettuce crisp and avocado vibrant. If prepping ahead, cover the mixture tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, assembling just before serving.

Notes

Drain tuna well to avoid watery mixture and soggy lettuce. Leave some avocado chunks for texture. Add lemon juice last to keep avocado color bright. Assemble just before serving to maintain crispness. Microwave avocado for 10 seconds if underripe to soften.

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