Tuna Salad Cups Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine canned tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 2.Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
• STEP 3.Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the tuna salad mixture onto it.
• STEP 4.Top with cherry tomatoes and avocado slices.
• STEP 5.Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and tuna salad mixture.
• STEP 6.Serve the tuna salad cups immediately as a light lunch or snack.
• STEP 7.Alternatively, refrigerate the cups for up to 2 days and serve chilled.

Cooking Tips

• You can use either canned tuna in water or oil for this recipe, depending on your preference.
• Feel free to add other ingredients like chopped pickles, chopped olives, or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and crunch.
• If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado.
• To make the cups more filling, you can add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the tuna salad mixture.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover tuna salad cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• They can be enjoyed chilled for up to 2 days.
• Serve the tuna salad cups as a light lunch, snack, or appetizer at parties.
• You can also serve them on a bed of mixed greens for a more substantial meal.