Simple Tuna Wrap Recipe

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This easy tuna wrap recipe is made with tuna and a few other easy-to-find ingredients. A tuna salad wrap is a healthy make-at-home option that can be mixed and matched with different vegetables and herbs. It’s a versatile and filling meal that will fuel you through your day.

I love this recipe for it’s speed and ease. I typically always have the ingredients on hand, so no running to the store at the last minute. I know dinner will be ready in 5 minutes, and I can also pack any leftover tuna salad for lunch the next day when I can turn it into a sandwich just to keep life thrilling and because I’m a little crazy like that.

If you love wrap recipes, be sure to check out all my wrap recipes here for a nice selection you’ll never get tired of. But if you prefer to sometimes live on the edge like me, you can also try this incredible tuna melt recipe. Sometimes, a girl needs a sandwich too.

Tuna Wrap Ingredients

Canned tuna – Water packed and drained.

Mayo – No sugar added

Onions – Red onions taste best, but white or yellow will work too.

Lettuce – I used romaine. But use what you have handy.

Salt – I used pink Himalayan salt, but use whatever you normally use in the kitchen.

Whole grain flour tortillas – Or whatever type of wrap you want to use.

How To Make A Tuna Wrap

1. Place the tuna, mayo, onions, and salt in a mixing bowl.

2. Using a fork, mix until well combined.

3. Lay out your wrap or tortilla.

4. Put down a layer of lettuce and then spread half the tuna salad over that.

5. Roll up the wrap as tightly as you can.

6. Cut in half.

7. Serve your tuna fish wrap.

Pro Recipe Tips For This Tuna Salad Wrap Recipe

1. Warm the tortillas a bit in a dry pan to make them easier to roll or fold.
2. To keep the tortilla from getting soggy, lay down a large, dry, lettuce leaf between the tortilla and the tuna (in place of using cut lettuce) to keep things dry.
3. If you are packing this for work or to eat a few hours after you’ve made the tuna salad, make sure to pack the tuna salad and the tortillas separately. These are easy to assemble wherever you eat, and this will keep your tortilla from getting soggy and falling apart.
4. If you prefer a spicy tuna wrap, but don’t want to use sugar-filled Sriracha sauce, you can go the simpler route of adding spicy spices to your tuna salad. Cayenne pepper or even just black pepper will get the job done nicely.
5. If you prefer to make lettuce wraps, look for heads of lettuce that have large, rounded lettuce leaves. Try butter lettuce, Boston lettuce, Romaine, or cabbage leaves – sounds odd, but they hold up great!

Serving Suggestions

Tuna wraps are great on their own, but if you want something to round out the meal a bit more, here are some ideas for what to serve with a tuna wrap.

1. Potato Chips – Whether you buy the healthier version or make your own, potato chips always go well with a tuna wrap.
2. Veggie Sticks & Hummus – Carrot, celery, and bell pepper sticks with a tangy hummus dip keep it light and healthy.
3. Coleslaw – A tangy, vinegar-based slaw (instead of mayo) adds crunch and freshness.
4. Potato Salad – A light, clean-eating version with olive oil, mustard, and fresh herbs can balance the flavors of the tuna wrap.
5. Corn & Avocado Salad – Sweet corn with creamy avocado, lime, and cilantro is fresh and filling.
6. Green Salad – Just your basic, green, side salad goes really well with a tuna wrap.

How To Store A Tuna Wrap

The best way to store these is to store the fillings separately from the wraps. These are more of a “build it at the last minute” type of meal. But the good part about that is you can make everything ahead of time and then assemble this in under 5 minutes.

Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container, no matter how you store them. Tuna should never be left out of the fridge. This is true for all seafood.

Tools Needed To Make This Healthy Tuna Wrap Recipe

For this recipe you’ll need a good mixing bowl for making the tuna salad, a spoon to mix it with, a good knife to cut it with, and a sturdy work surface.

More Easy Lunch Wraps

• Healthy Buffalo Chicken Wrap
• Fajita Wraps – Chicken or beef!
• Hummus Wraps

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Recipe from the Gracious Pantry® archives, originally posted on 3/16/22.