
Classic tuna salad with crunchy celery in a soft wrap
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4
4 wraps
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Classic tuna salad with crunchy celery in a soft wrap
Chunky tuna salad mixed with celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, and mayo, wrapped with crisp lettuce and tomato in a soft flour tortilla. A lunchbox staple elevated.
10m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Tuna salad is the ultimate quick protein, and wrapping it up makes it even more packable. The key is quality tuna, plenty of crunch from celery, and a balanced dressing.
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Shop chef knife options for this recipeDrain tuna well, pressing out excess liquid, and flake into a bowl.
Mix mayo, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice; fold into tuna with celery and red onion.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional capers or fresh dill.
Lay lettuce leaves on each tortilla, spoon tuna salad down the center, and add tomato slices.
Roll tightly and slice in half; wrap in foil for packed lunches.
Serve with a fresh side salad for a balanced meal
Pair with your favorite grain or bread on the side
Garnish with fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation
Season the same way
Both create a creamy binder with different nutritional profiles
Oil-packed tuna has richer flavor; water-packed is leaner—choose based on your preference.
Add a tablespoon of pickle relish or chopped cornichons for a tangy twist.
Refrigerate tuna salad for up to 3 days. Assemble wraps fresh or wrap in foil for same-day.
Serve cold—do not heat tuna salad wraps.
Per serving (45mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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