With my daughter simply beginning at her new faculty, mornings have gotten busier than ever! That’s why this simple Tuna Wrap recipe has been a lifesaver! It’s fast, tasty, and excellent for meal prep. I could make a batch forward of time, retailer the wraps or the tuna salad individually, and lunches are able to seize and go for a number of days at a time. Contemporary, satisfying, customizable, and most significantly, budget-friendly, these tuna salad wraps are a easy strategy to maintain faculty lunches stress-free whereas nonetheless feeling selfmade and healthful!
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Crunchy Tuna Salad Wraps
I used our traditional tuna salad because the filling right here, and it’s a kind of easy, low cost mixes that also feels actually satisfying because of all of the crunch from the diced celery, chopped walnuts, and inexperienced onion (plus a little bit mayo and lemon to tug all of it collectively). I additionally add a layer of romaine and tomato, which isn’t simply there for added vitamins! The salad acts like a barrier, so the tortilla doesn’t take in moisture too quick, which makes these wraps a significantly better choice when you’re making them forward. And actually, these easy tuna wraps are such a pleasant change from the same old sandwich. They’re neat, lunchbox-friendly, wholesome, and simple to modify up primarily based on what you’ve acquired in (I’ve shared some variations to attempt beneath the step images!)
- Get monetary savings with chunk mild tuna. Chunk mild tuna is normally the perfect deal, and it really works completely right here. The items are a bit smaller than albacore, however as soon as they’re combined with the mayo, lemon, and crunchy add-ins, it nonetheless tastes hearty and satisfying with out bumping up the fee. Nevertheless, strong albacore tuna will work if that’s what you’ve acquired.
- Warmth the tortillas. Microwaving the wraps is a key a part of this course of, because it makes them extra pliable and fewer prone to tear whereas rolling or open up after being rolled!
- Meal prep it. You possibly can both make the wraps prematurely or retailer the tortillas and the tuna salad individually to make them last more within the fridge. Both manner works!
Tuna Wrap Recipe
Price $5.78 recipe / $1.93 serving
This simple Tuna Wrap recipe is a fast, budget-friendly lunch with crunchy tuna salad, romaine, and tomato that is excellent for varsity lunches and meal prep.
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Collect all of the substances.
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Drain the canned tuna properly.
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Finely cube the celery, chop the walnuts, and slice the inexperienced onions.
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Mix the tuna, celery, walnuts, inexperienced onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Stir to mix.
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Tear the romaine into smaller items and thinly slice the roma tomato. I discover thinner slices of tomato assist the wraps keep collectively.
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Microwave one extra-large tortilla at a time so they’re nonetheless heat while you start the wrap course of. The heat of the tortilla helps them keep tight and closed! I microwaved mine for 5-10 seconds every.
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Begin with a layer of romaine lettuce, then add 1/3 of the tomato slices on prime fanned out. You’re making a little bit mattress for the tuna salad that may assist maintain issues from getting too messy or soggy. (I prefer to flatten the thick center a part of the romaine just a bit bit earlier than including it to my wrap, if the romaine is basically large and crunchy. It helps issues roll a little bit simpler.)
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Add 1/3 of the tuna salad.
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Start rolling the wrap, utilizing the lettuce beneath as a strategy to maintain your fingers clear and get a decent wrap, pushing the filling in the direction of you as you roll the tortilla away from you.
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Fold within the sides as you go, making a seal that retains the tuna from falling out every finish.
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As you roll, proceed to tuck the corners in whereas pulling the content material of the wrap in the direction of you gently to maintain it tight.
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As soon as rolled, let the wrap sit seam facet down. The residual heat from the wrap’s time within the microwave will assist maintain the seam sealed shut.
See how we calculate recipe prices right here.
Serving: 1wrapEnergy: 412kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 20g (7%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fats: 22g (34%)Sodium: 513mg (22%)Fiber: 3g (13%)
Percentages are of every day worth.
methods to make A Tuna Wrap step-by-step images
Collect your entire substances.
Drain the tuna: Pressure one (12 oz.) can chunk mild tuna rather well (the drier it’s, the higher the wrap holds collectively).
Prep your mix-ins: Cube ½ cup celery (about 1 rib), chop 2 Tbsp walnuts, and slice 1 inexperienced onion.
Make the tuna filling: In a bowl, add the drained tuna, ½ cup diced celery, 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts, 1 sliced inexperienced onion, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ Tbsp lemon juice, ⅛ tsp black pepper, and ⅛ tsp salt.
Stir till evenly mixed.
Prep the salad: Tear 6 romaine leaves into smaller items and thinly slice 1 Roma tomato. I desire thinner slices of tomato as they assist the wraps keep collectively.
Heat the tortillas: Microwave 1 extra-large tortilla at a time for 5-10 seconds, simply till comfortable and heat, after which begin assembling straight away (heat tortillas roll tighter/are much less prone to tear and keep closed higher).
Assemble the wraps: Add a layer of romaine lettuce leaves to your warmed wrap. In case your romaine leaves have a extremely thick, crunchy rib, gently press/flatten that thick center part earlier than including it to the wrap so it rolls extra simply.
When you’ve positioned the romaine lettuce, add 1/3 of the tomato slices on prime, fanned out. You’re making a little bit mattress for the tuna salad that may assist maintain issues from getting too messy or soggy. Now add 1/3 of the tuna combine on prime.
Roll the wrap: Start rolling the wrap, utilizing the lettuce beneath as a strategy to maintain your fingers clear and get a decent wrap. Hold pushing the filling in the direction of you as you roll the tortilla away from you.
As you roll, fold within the sides to create a seal so the filling doesn’t spill out the ends. Hold tucking within the corners and gently pulling the filling again towards you as you roll to maintain the wrap comfortable.
Place the wrap seam-side down for a minute. The leftover heat from microwaving helps the seam stick and keep closed.
End: Now repeat the filling and rolling course of with the remaining 2 wraps. Serve (or retailer within the fridge for later!) and luxuriate in!
Seen right here with strawberries, grapes, and our Mediterranean white bean salad.
Tuna Wrap Variations
In case you’re questioning what else you may put in a tuna wrap, listed below are some simple add-ins and swaps that change the flavour profile with out making issues difficult!
- Swap the mayo for a sesame oil and soy sauce combine to make a sesame tuna salad
- Combine in diced avocado
- Add diced bell peppers for extra crunch and colour
- Stir in canned sweetcorn
- Stir in gochujang to present your tuna salad a little bit kick, like our gochujang tuna salad
- Swap the walnuts for sunflower seeds, pepitas, or sliced almonds for a distinct sort of crunch
- Stir in chopped pickles or a spoonful of relish
- For a Mediterranean tuna salad-inspired wrap, toss the tuna with a easy French dressing and add white beans
- Add chopped cucumber with (or as an alternative of) the tomatoes
- Add sliced or shredded cheese, then toast the wrap in a skillet to show it right into a tuna soften wrap
I packed these canned tuna wraps right into a easy lunchbox with fruit and a Mediterranean-style bean salad on the facet, and it made the entire meal really feel extra full. If you’d like extra make-ahead sides that also really feel recent, my cauliflower tabbouleh or our lentil and cranberry salad are each nice choices! You can even spherical it out with veggie sticks and hummus, a little bit yogurt, potato chips, pickles, or olives for one thing briny, or a small handful of nuts to maintain it further filling.
Storage Directions
The tuna salad by itself retains properly in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4 days. Nevertheless, when you assemble these tuna wraps forward of time, I like to recommend consuming them inside 3 days so the tortilla stays as recent as attainable and the sliced tomatoes don’t get watery or make issues soggy.
Extra Wrap Recipes
- Cottage Cheese Wraps: These budget-friendly wraps are my go-to high-protein, low-carb choice, packing 18g of protein every whereas staying gluten-free, flavorful, and excellent for any filling.
- Chickpea Salad Wraps: These creamy, spicy Sriracha chickpea wraps are a fast, customizable vegetarian lunch that’s excellent for simple, make-ahead meals.
- Greek Hen Wraps: Having these wrap elements prepped within the fridge provides you versatile, build-as-you-go meals for days.
