Tuna Salad in Lettuce Wrappers

Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) water-packed tuna, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper or celery
2 teaspoons capers, drained (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large lettuce leaves, such as Boston or leaf

Cooking Directions

In a bowl, flake the tuna with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Stir in the bell pepper or celery, capers, green onions, salt and pepper.

Arrange the lettuce on a work surface with the rib end closest to you and the "cup” facing up. Spoon the tuna salad onto the leaf near the rib end and roll to enclose.

Notes

Makes 4 servings

Count each serving as 2 proteins and 1 fat.

Adapted from ‘Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way'