Easy Peas-Y Tuna Salad in Romaine Cups

Submitted by pamela t.

"This salad features refreshing and fresh ingredients served in a romaine leaf. You can add any veggies you like. This recipe won second place in the Raiders of the Lost Pantry Contest, June 2013."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• romaine lettuce
• 6 ounces tuna in water, drained
• 1⁄4 cup dill pickle, diced
• 1⁄4 cup frozen green pea, defrosted
• 2 tablespoons celery, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Mix all ingredients together except for peas.
2. Add peas last, careful not to smash them. Place 1-2 T mixture in the middle of each romaine leaf.
3. Grate lime zest over the top, if desired.

Reviews

[lazyme]

Yummy! I read the other reviews about it being a bit wet and cut back on the honey, lime juice and mayo with great results. We enjoyed this for a nice lunch. Thanks westtextazzy for sharing. Made for Football Week 4 2013. Congrats again on another win!

 

[Linky]

I think the liquid-y consistency of this tuna may be due to the fact that what used to be 6 ounce cans are now 5 ounces. That being said, I did use a little less mayo, honey and lime juice than called for and it was much less liquid-y. I only had cut up lettuce and I added some cut up pear tomatoes. I subbed cut up green olives for the celery b/c my DH thinks celery is too crunchy! We liked this a lot! Thanks!

 

[evelynathens]

I have to agree with the other reviewers that this tuna salad was just a bit too drippy for comfort, and my kids did have a couple of accidents while eating it. On the plus side, it is extremely tasty and a good use of contest ingredients. Good luck, chef.

 

[Susie D]

This was quick, easy, and I loved the lime zest. I thought the honey was a nice change too. I found the mixture too wet, but I did use pickle relish. Next time I would reduce the mayo. Good luck in the contest!

 

[breezermom]

Quick and easy tuna salad. This was a little "juicy", but since it was served on romaine instead of on bread, it was fine. Loved all the crispy vegetables and the hint of lime in this. Thanks for sharing!