These simple pesto avocado tuna wraps are the perfect gluten free, paleo, whole30 friendly meals! Perfect for lunch and dinner and I have to warn you, you might want to go for seconds immediately. I know I did!
Today I'm gonna share with you a simple gluten-free lunchtime recipe. It's a combination of some of my favorite summer flavors which include basil, tomatoes, and avocado. Can you say yum! All of this mixed in with protein in the form of canned tuna (or you could use chickpeas as a vegan alternative) , can you say easy peasy!! Oh and you can't forget the best part, the raw organic wrap made from 100% vegetables. I'll tell you more about that in a bit!
One of the hardest things for me when I was working my corporate job was to figure out what to make for lunch everyday. Especially on days when I wasn't excited about leftovers from the night before and the idea of a salad just wasn't cutting it. I'm sure you've had those days before right? Well these simple pesto avocado tuna wraps are exactly what you need for those days.
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There are a few stable items I try to keep in the fridge each week, and one of those is homemade pesto. My favorite is my spinach pesto, since it's packed with added veggies from all that spinach. You have to try this simple recipe, you are going to love it! Pesto only takes a few minutes to make and it makes just about anything taste like perfection: eggs, sandwiches, thinned out as salad dressing, on top of salmon, shrimp, or chicken, chickpeas, you name it. Oh and pesto will keep for the entire week in the fridge for quite a few days so it's perfect to make early in the week and use it when you need it. The other things I have to have in the fridge/pantry are avocado, tuna, and chickpeas.
Tuna salad never really excited me, I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise so I thought I would never love tuna salad. However, the discovery of tuna and avocado has changed my mind forever. My nutrition clients will tell you one of my first recommendations to them is smashed avocado tuna with sliced cucumbers and red bell peppers it is the best lunch ever. These pesto avocado tuna wraps are an upgraded version, after you have had smashed avocado tuna one to many times. The pesto takes this simple lunch to a whole new level.
So one of the discoveries I want to share with you are these raw, paleo, vegan wraps (affiliate link) that are made from 100% fruits and vegetables (Apple, zucchini, onions, flax seeds, coconut, oregano, turmeric, black salt). These wraps are pliable enough to wrap up without breaking, but are hearty and super satisfying. I'm so in love. I'm ordering more today, because I'm addicted! Dave and I cut out most bread about 6-7 months ago to help him deal with his gut issues. I haven't really missed it but lately I've been daydreaming about my favorite wraps from a local restaurant. These are SO MUCH BETTER! Bring on the nutrition!
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Pesto Avocado Tuna Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna in water - drained
- 1/2 small avocado - smashed
- 2 tbs. homemade pesto
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes - chopped
- 1 original Wrawp wraps or wrap of choice
- Handful of spinach
Instructions
- Drain the tuna (or chickpeas)
- In a bowl, smash the avocado and add the drained tuna and pesto
- Add the spinach to 1/3 of the wrap. Top with the avocado tuna mixture and top with tomatoes.
- Tightly roll the wrap up and cut on a diagonal
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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What about you?
- What is your favorite way to eat tuna salad?
- Do you have a go to lunch?
- Pesto – do you make your own or buy it?
Marilyn Lesniak
Thank you for sharing at #RecipeSharingParty. Pinned and yummed.
Anita
This looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Think Tank Thursday.
Elaine Matthews
What a great wrap…perfect for lunch!! And Healthy too!! A win win!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Pinned!
Audrey
Wraps are so wonderfully flexible to fill with anything you desire (or have on hand). Thanks for partying with us on Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I always love to see what you share with us.
Katie
Yum! These look amazing and nice and light for summer. Thanks so much for sharing. Pinning :-)
Katie
Theresa @DearCreatives
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Farrah
I love pesto and avocado! These look awesome, and I would most definitely go for seconds! (…or thirds…)
Heather @ Polyglot Jot
This looks great! I love a mustard based tuna salad with spices and some celery!
Amanda
I love pesto and have never thought to mix it in with my tuna salad! This is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. I think my chicken and tuna salads are going to be taken to a whole new level!
rachel @ athletic avocado
Oh my tuna, avocado and pesto sounds like a delicious combo!! Would love to try this for lunch!
Kristy @ Southern In Law
I am totally intrigued by those Wrawp wraps! this really is the perfect lunch combo!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
I’m with you on the mayo – I usually do hummus or avocado. Never thought of pesto too though! That’s a great idea. Totally trying!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mm yea, tuna always wins!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
Mostly I have tuna on a big green salad with assorted veggies. I will definitely try this wrap with the pesto. Do you have gluten free wraps that you like?
Susie @ Suzlyfe
UM YES. You know I love tuna, and anything fresh and vibrant like this is a win!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
Yes, please! This looks amazing. Totally getting the stuff for these the next time I go to the store.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
Yes, please! This looks amazing. Totally getting the stuff for these the next time I go to the store.