Fiesta Tuna Salad Boats

Flavorful and quick this fiesta tuna salad boats are the perfect lunch time solution or mid-afternoon snack. With only a few simple ingredients they can be whipped up and on the table in minutes.

I’m not sure why, but lunch seems to be one of the most difficult meals of the day to prepare and plan for. Often you don’t have the luxury of time or the ability to use anything more than a microwave to cook with. Most of the time we end up defaulting to leftovers as our only option. But something I just want something fresh and delicious instead of fast food or leftover donuts in the break room.

This fiesta tuna boats are here to solve all of your lunch time woes. Not only are the crazy simple and quick. They are also healthy and great for kids too! It doesn’t get much better than that. With just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand you can be on your way to eating a satisfying lunch.

Tuna boats are also a great recipe to use for meal prep for the week or a packed lunch. Just prepare the tuna salad mixture and store in an airtight container in the fridge. When you are ready to eat, rinse the romaine and separate the leaves and you are ready to go!

This recipe will last up to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container and is gluten-free, dairy-free and perfect for anyone on the Whole 30 or Keto diet. Or just anyone that is looking for a healthy lunch solution!

If you make this recipe be sure to share it with me on Instagram with #thesimplesupper. I love to see your creations and get your feedback!

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Fiesta Tuna Salad Boats

Flavorful and quick this fiesta tuna salad boats are the perfect lunch time solution or mid-afternoon snack. With only a few simple ingredients they can be whipped up and on the table in minutes.

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword romaine lettuce, tuna

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 457 kcal

Author Hayley

Ingredients

• 1 Head Romaine Lettuce Leaves washed and separated
• 20 Oz. Tuna 4 cans
• 2 Medium Bell Peppers Small diced
• 1 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 Tsp Cumin
• 1/2 Tsp Paprika
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1/4 Tsp Pepper
• Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Instructions

1. Wash and romaine lettuce and separate the leaves into "boat". Set aside.

2. Dice bell peppers into small, similarly sized pieces. Set aside 1 tbsp of diced peppers to use as garnish if desired.

3. In a medium bowl add tuna, peppers, mayo, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.

4. Distribute tuna evenly among the romaine lettuce boats. How much you put in depends on the size of your lettuce leaves.

5. Garnish tuna boats it reserved peppers and cilantro if desired and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This recipe is great to make ahead of time and the tuna salad filling can be prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. If not using immediately wait to wash and separate the romaine leaves until you are ready to fill them to prevent wilting.

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