Tuna Lettuce Boats

You must try this simple mayo-free tuna salad served in romaine lettuce boats! With all the veggies added, this dish is full of fiber and crunch. I love safe catch foods tuna for #leanprotein because it’s the lowest in mercury. The lemon provides flavor and antioxidant VitaminC and the olive oil is a healthy fat that’s great for skin this time of year! Enjoy this for a healthy meal or snack!

Ingredients

Adjust for:

5 oz olive oil packed tuna
1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
*1/2 small yellow squash, finely chopped
*1/2 small yellow squash, finely chopped
1 tbsp of Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil * 1/2 carrot, finely chopped * 1/2 long hot red pepper, finely chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pour the tuna in a small mixing bowl. Use a fork to break the tuna chunks into very small pieces.

Add the dill, carrot, scallion,squash, red pepper and lemon juice to the bowl. Stir all the ingredients together until well mixed.

Add extra virgin olive oil to moisten the tuna to your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on romaine lettuce or your favorite piece of toast. 1-2 servings depending on your appetite!