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High Protein Tuna Pickle Lettuce Cups

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Crisp lettuce cups filled with creamy tuna, tangy pickles, and sharp mustard for a low-carb, high-protein snack. Quick to assemble with pantry staples for fresh, flavorful bites that satisfy hunger.

  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 4 servings (2 lettuce cups each) 1x

Ingredients

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1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped pickles
1 tablespoon pickling liquid
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 stalk celery, diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)

Instructions

Drain tuna and flake into a bowl
Add mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, and pickling liquid
Mix in red onion, celery, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Pat lettuce leaves dry and fill each with 1/4 cup tuna mixture
Top with additional dill or lemon slices
Serve immediately, chilled or at room temperature

Notes

Serve with whole grain crackers or tortilla chips for added texture
Use any vinegar-based pickles (sauerkraut brine can substitute for pickling liquid)
Store leftovers in an airtight container with paper towels to absorb moisture
Use butter lettuce for softer cups or romaine for crunchier contrast

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: High Protein Snacks
  • Method: No-colaik
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High-Protein, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg