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Lemon Dill Tuna Salad Boats recipe

Easy Lemon Dill Tuna Salad Boats Recipe to Brighten Lunch

This Lemon Dill Tuna Salad Boats recipe is a refreshing, quick, and light option for lunch, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Filling
  • 1 can chunk light tuna in water drained
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Serving
  • 8 leaves butter lettuce for scooping
  • 1 cup cucumber slices, optional

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • sieve
  • Platter

Method
 

How to Make Lemon Dill Tuna Salad Boats
  1. Drain the tuna in a sieve, then transfer to a bowl and gently flake.
  2. Add chopped celery, red onion, dill, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the tuna. Stir until well combined.
  3. Taste and season the salad with salt and pepper.
  4. Rinse butter lettuce leaves, pat dry, and arrange them on a platter.
  5. Spoon portions of the tuna salad into each leaf. Garnish with cucumber slices, extra dill, or a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the tuna boats just before serving for best texture. Optional: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for heat.

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