Tuna Wrap Recipe with Walnuts, Celery, and Fresh Veggies Recipe
A quick and easy Tuna Wrap recipe combining tender tuna salad with crunchy celery, walnuts, and fresh vegetables, wrapped in warm flour tortillas for a light and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a simple dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 12 oz. can chunk light tuna in water (one can)
- ½ cup celery, diced (about 1 rib)
- 2 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ Tbsp lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- ⅛ tsp salt
Vegetables and Wraps
- 1 Roma tomato, sliced thin
- 6 romaine leaves, torn into 3” pieces
- 3 extra-large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Assemble all ingredients to prepare for the recipe.
- Drain Tuna: Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess water.
- Prepare Vegetables: Finely dice the celery, chop the walnuts, and slice the green onion.
- Mix Tuna Salad: In a bowl, combine tuna, celery, walnuts, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine evenly.
- Prepare Lettuce and Tomato: Tear the romaine leaves into smaller pieces and thinly slice the Roma tomato for easy layering and to help the wrap hold together.
- Warm Tortillas: Microwave each flour tortilla for 5-10 seconds to make them warm and pliable, which helps with wrapping.
- Layer the Wrap: Place a layer of romaine lettuce onto the tortilla, then arrange one-third of the tomato slices on top, fanning them out to create a bed for the tuna salad.
- Add Tuna Salad: Spoon one-third of the tuna mixture over the tomato and lettuce layer.
- Roll the Wrap: Begin rolling the tortilla away from you, using the lettuce to keep your fingers clean and pressing the filling towards you to make a tight roll. Fold in sides as you roll to seal the contents.
- Tuck Corners: Continue tucking the edges while pulling the wrap contents gently toward you to keep it tight and prevent fillings from falling out.
- Seal and Serve: Place the finished wrap seam side down and let it rest briefly; the warmth from the tortilla will help keep the seam closed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Microwaving tortillas briefly makes them more pliable and easier to roll tightly.
- Thinner tomato slices help prevent sogginess and keep the wrap intact.
- Using romaine lettuce as a base adds crunch and keeps fillings from making the wrap soggy.
- Walnuts add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor but can be omitted for nut allergies.
- Adjust mayonnaise quantity if you prefer a lighter or creamier tuna salad.
