The beautiful warm days are arriving, and we’re always drawn to fresh and quick dishes. Here today are these tasty lettuce leaves stuffed with tuna and corn, a colorful, tasty, and inviting appetizer.
In no time and with few ingredients, bring to the table a perfect dish even for a light single meal, because the filling has a rich stuffing of boiled egg, tuna, mayonnaise, and corn.
The lettuce leaves can be customized and stuffed with other ingredients of your taste. They can be served as is or accompanied by a light yogurt sauce or Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Except for the boiled egg, it requires no cooking and is a dish that should be served cold. Now let’s see how to prepare it!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Other
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients for Stuffed Lettuce Leaves
- 6 leaves lettuce (tender)
- 1 egg (boiled)
- 80 g tuna in oil
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 tbsps sweet corn, canned, drained
- to taste olives
- to taste basil leaves
- to taste salt
Tools
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Plate serving
Steps for the Stuffed Leaves
Boil the egg in a small pot for about 12 minutes, then let cool under cold water.
In a small bowl, add the chopped boiled egg, tuna, and mayonnaise. Use a fork to mix and mash everything well, then add two tablespoons of corn and salt, and mix again.
Wash the tender lettuce leaves, dry them well, and place them on a serving plate.
Fill each leaf with the mixture using a spoon, add olives, a few tablespoons of corn, and some basil leaves.
If you prefer, drizzle with a little olive oil.
Here are the stuffed leaves ready to enjoy either cold or at room temperature.
Storage and Tips
The stuffed lettuce leaves can be stored in the fridge for a few days in a container or covered with plastic wrap.
You can also stuff the leaves with rice and peas, Russian salad, or other fillings according to your taste.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I substitute for lettuce leaves?
You can use endive leaves, iceberg, radicchio, or others.
What can I substitute for tuna?
With salmon mousse, spreadable cheese, or ricotta.
