Name: Tuna Salad Collard Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 can albacore tuna; 1 tbsp olives, green or black, diced small; 2 tbsp red pepper, diced small; 2 tbsp chickpeas; 2 tbsp basil, chopped; 1 tbsp avocado oil mayo (I like Primal Kitchen); salt and pepper; 1 collard wrap

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The perfect summer wrap! This Tuna Salad Collard Wrap is super healthy, light and refreshing. It's perfect for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for a few days. {gluten free}

Have you eaten a collard wrap yet?

I have to admit I was skeptical at first but when I saw these gorgeous collard greens at my local market, I was in. They make the perfect container for whatever light and healthy summer salad you want to throw in. They are surprisingly sturdy and delicious.

So let's get into this!

To Steam or Not To Steam...

If you have extra time on your hands and you want your collard wraps to be more tender then, by all means, steam them in water for a minute or two then lay them out to dry. This will make the greens more tender and pliable.

I am lazy and prefer to make things easy. I used washed raw collard greens and they are a bit more firm but also hold the fillings very well. Test out both and see what you prefer. You can still use either type to meal prep sandwiches a few days in advance but just remember to dry them out well.

The other trick to make perfect wraps for your Tuna Salad Collard Wrap is to trim that big stem in the middle. I used a pairing knife to trim it up. See video below if want the details on that!

Okay so now that you have a plan, what should you put in your collard wraps?

Fillings for Collard Wraps...

turkey, roast beef, ham, and cheese
leftover chicken or beef with beans
quinoa salad
rice, chicken, and avocado
veggies - carrots, peppers, sprouts, avocados, and hummus
pulled pork or chicken and broccoli slaw
lentils and veggies
leftovers, leftover, leftovers!

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Tuna Salad Collard Wraps

The perfect summer wrap! This Tuna Salad Collard Wrap is super healthy, light and refreshing. It's perfect for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for a few days. {gluten free}

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Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: tuna salad collard wraps

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Karen Kelly

Ingredients

1 can albacore tuna
1 tablespoon olives, green or black, diced small
2 tablespoon red pepper, diced small
2 tablespoon chickpeas
2 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon avocado oil mayo (I like Primal Kitchen)
salt and pepper
1 collard wrap

Instructions

Trim collard green stem so it's thinner and easier to roll. Set aside.
In a small bowl add tuna, olives, red pepper, chickpeas, basil, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Toss gently until combined. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Lay collard green out on a flat surface and pile some tuna salad at the bottom of roll. Fold sides in and roll. Cut in half if eating immediately. Wrap in wax paper and store in fridge if meal prepping.

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Comments

Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

June 27, 2017 at 10:46 am

I have tried collard wraps Karen, and I LOVE them! I will definitely need to try your tuna salad recipe. I love the list of ingredients. The addition of the chickpeas and olives sounds awesome. A nice twist!

Agness of Run Agness Run

June 29, 2017 at 1:09 pm

Amazing wraps! I love the combo of ingredients!

- Karen Kelly
  
  June 29, 2017 at 3:42 pm
  
  Thanks Agness!
  
Dannii

June 29, 2017 at 4:27 pm

I love using collard greens to make a wrap. Such a great low carb alternative.

Mary

June 29, 2017 at 6:36 pm

I love the idea of using collard greens as a wrap!

Lokness

June 29, 2017 at 7:40 pm

This makes a great healthy lunch! Never thought about using collard green as a wrapper. Awesome idea! Definitely have to try it.

- Karen Kelly
  
  July 08, 2017 at 7:22 pm
  
  Thanks so much!
  
Brian Jones

June 30, 2017 at 1:06 am

What a wonderful idea to wrap in collared greens, sounds delicious.

sue | theviewfromgreatisland

July 03, 2017 at 10:58 am

These look so fresh and delicious, and my neighbor just gave me a bunch of her home grown collard greens, score!

- Karen Kelly
  
  July 14, 2017 at 5:19 pm
  
  Hope you love them Sue!
  
Cindy

July 11, 2017 at 1:14 pm

What a great spin on a wrap. Like the section on steaming or not. Gotta try this.

- Karen Kelly
  
  July 14, 2017 at 5:16 pm
  
  Thanks Cindy!
  
Dawn - Girl Heart Food

July 12, 2017 at 1:21 pm

I've never tried anything like this before, but would definitely! This is something I know I would love! What a great lunch 🙂

- Karen Kelly
  
  July 14, 2017 at 5:15 pm
  
  Thanks Dawn!
  
Katherine | Love In My Oven

July 12, 2017 at 5:04 pm

I love this idea! I love that you can make a wrap gluten free with some extra nutrition added in there. I'll have to keep my eyes out for collard greens at my supermarket.

- Karen Kelly
  
  July 14, 2017 at 5:13 pm
  
  I hope you find some Katherine! You'll love them!
  
Marla Meridith

July 12, 2017 at 5:35 pm

These wraps look so healthy & delicious!

- Karen Kelly
  
  July 14, 2017 at 5:10 pm
  
  Thanks so much Marla!
  
Traci | Vanilla And Bean

July 18, 2017 at 11:39 am

Oh my, Karen! I love collard wraps... or anything collard for that matter. I've tried blanching them too and eating them raw - to wrap - and I like them both. How much time I have usually dictates which method I'll use. I'm lovin the inclusion of chickpeas 😀

- Karen Kelly
  
  July 21, 2017 at 6:25 am
  
  Thanks Traci. I'm not great at using collard greens for other recipes but I need to branch out a bit!