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Plate of lettuce cups next to two cans of Genova tuna.

Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Cups

These fresh Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Cups stuff crisp bibb lettuce with flaky tender yellowfin tuna for a lunch that's healthy, easy, and delicious.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 lettuce cups
Author: Dana Sandonato

Ingredients

  • 12 large lettuce leaves, preferably bibb lettuce
  • 2 cans of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained
  • 3/4 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped olives (kalamata, green, or an assortment)
  • 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1 mini cucumber, thinly sliced and halved (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 TBSP capers, drained
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare your lettuce cups by picking 10-12 of the largest leaves from your head of lettuce. Gently wash them and pat them dry with paper towels; put them aside.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, tomatoes, olives, toasted almonds, cucumbers, red onions, and capers. Spritz the juice of half of a lemon over the ingredients and gently toss the ingredients until well mixed.
  • Spoon the tuna mixture into each lettuce cup, and serve with lemon wedges for extra spritzing.
  • Tip: To toast your almonds, place them in a dry pan and place them over medium-low heat. Toast them until they are golden brown and aromatic, shaking the pan every so often to avoid burning.