Tuna and White Bean Lettuce Wraps with Balsamic Syrup

A protein-packed, sophisticated take on tuna salad served on lettuce for a crunchy presentation.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 1 (5 ounce) can Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, drained
• 4 large leaves sugar lettuce or Bibb lettuce
• 1 teaspoon Sunflower seeds
• ⅔ cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tuna, cannellini beans, onion, parsley, and capers in bowl.

Step 2

In separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red vinegar, and lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into tuna mixture. Stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat in a sauce pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 minute. Add brown sugar and salt and stir to dissolve.

Step 4

Continue stirring until sauce thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

Step 5

To serve, place tuna on lettuce leaves and drizzle with balsamic syrup and sunflower seeds.