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Tuna and Avocado Lettuce Cups

Light and refreshing tuna and avocado lettuce cups, perfect as a vibrant, healthy appetizer with creamy avocado, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs.

Tuna and Avocado Lettuce Cups
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
280 kcal
Category
Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 200 grams canned tuna
  • 1 piece ripe avocado
  • 0.25 piece red onion
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml olive oil
  • 5 grams fresh cilantro
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves

Cooking instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients — Drain the canned tuna and finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro.
  2. Mash Avocado — Peel and pit the avocado, then mash it in a bowl until creamy but still slightly chunky.
  3. Mix Filling — In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, mashed avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Add lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix gently.
  4. Prepare Lettuce Cups — Wash and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves, arranging them on a serving platter.
  5. Assemble Appetizers — Spoon the tuna and avocado mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf to form bite-sized cups.
  6. Serve Immediately — Serve the lettuce cups fresh as a light and healthy appetizer.