Ensalada picante de atún en hojas de lechuga

Ingredientes

• 6 ounces tuna fish (packed in oil or water)
• 2 ribs celery
• 1 habanero pepper (or 2 teaspoons diced jalapeno)
• 1/4 cup mayo (use more or less, as desired)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (use more or less, as desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (use more or less, as desired)
• 4-6 lettuce leaves
• pickled red onions (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   While wearing kitchen gloves, use a sharp knife to finely mince the habanero pepper, removing the seeds. Finely chop the celery and cilantro. Drain the oil/water from the tuna.

2. 2

   Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir well to combine. Taste, then season with additional salt and black pepper if desired.

3. 3

   Spoon the tuna salad into lettuce wraps and top with a little extra cilantro and pickled onions.