• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
All Our Way
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Life
  • Wild Game
  • Contact
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Life
  • Wild Game
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Life
    • Wild Game
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes

    Classic Spicy Tuna Salad Sandwich Wraps

    Cooking for Two, Recipes, Seafood/Fish

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    Share
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    An excellent tuna salad recipe that starts that you can spice up to your taste. Works well in a wrap or slathered between slices of your favorite bread. This Tex-Mex version adds some corn and avocados. #tunasalad, #tunasaladsandwich, #tunasaladwrap, #tunawrap, #tunawraprecipe, #allourwayAn excellent tuna salad recipe that starts that you can spice up to your taste. Works well in a wrap or slathered between slices of your favorite bread. This Tex-Mex version adds some corn and avocados. #tunasalad, #tunasaladsandwich, #tunasaladwrap, #tunawrap, #tunawraprecipe, #allourway

    This is no plain old tuna sandwich wrap recipe. The spicy tuna wraps filling is fresh and light plus it has a spicy kick. It's so versatile. Put it in a sandwich, medium tortilla, salad or eat it by itself. Tuna sandwich wraps make great portable lunches. The tortilla wraps are our go-to sandwiches when we travel. This basic tuna salad recipe can even be dolled up to gourmet level. We never get tired of a great tuna filling. Try this recipe hot or cold, both ways are tasty. 

    For this recipe you will need: White Albacore Tuna in water(or your canned tuna of choice), onion, celery, Grey Poupon Mustard, pickled jalapeños or dill relish, mayonnaise, flour tortillas.

    Tuna salad wrap with corn, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados on a wooden board and a coiled rope in background.
    Jump to:
    • What kind of tuna do I need for a tuna salad sandwich?
    • What if I don't like spicy tuna salads?
    • More tuna salad sandwich ideas and best tips
    • How to make a basic tuna wrap recipe 
    • Seafood recipes that inspire
    • Classic Spicy Tuna Salad Sandwich Wraps 
    • Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Wraps With A Kick

    We love fresh tuna and really enjoy dining on dishes such as our Southern Italian Grilled Tuna.

    But for sandwiches and wraps, we prefer using a good grade of canned tuna. If you want a sandwich or wrap that travels well, tuna salad is your best bet. 

    What kind of tuna do I need for a tuna salad sandwich?

    The solid-packed albacore tuna in water and the chunk light tuna is ideal. We do make sure that it does have the dolphin-safe label.

    We also use tuna in olive oil, but since we're adding mayonnaise to the tuna salad, we don't want to add any additional fat.

    Now, If you're wondering if tuna is good for you? It is! Here is a really great list of good fish! You may want to download this list. 

    What do I do if I have oil-packed tuna and don't want the oil?

    All you need to do is put the tuna in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Press the tuna with a rubber spatula to remove all of the water from the tuna. 

    What if I don't like spicy tuna salads?

    Ingredients for classic tuna salad, mustard, dill pickle relish, grey poupon, hot mustard, mayonnaise, onion, celery

    Ingredients for Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Wrap

    You can easily substitute the diced jalapeños with dill pickle relish or sweet pickle relish. And you can substitute regular mustard for the Grey Poupon.

    More tuna salad sandwich ideas and best tips

    • Tex-Mex Tuna Sandwich -- lime, cilantro, and jalapeño puréed and corn, avocados tomatoes with rolled in a flour tortilla.
    • Mediterranean Tuna Sandwich -- corniches, walnuts, olive oil, butter lettuce on hearty multigrain toast.
    • Lemon Pepper Tuna Sandwich -- peppery arugula, zesty red onion, coarse black pepper, lemon zest and juice on rye bread. 
    • Tuscan Tuna Sandwich -- capers, sun-dried tomatoes, on ciabatta with mozzarella and basil. 
    • Provençal Tuna Sandwich -- marinated artichokes, niçoise olives, hard-cooked eggs, roasted peppers on Kaiser bun. 
    • Curried Tuna Sandwich -- currants, chopped dried apricots, curry spice, served in a pita or naan. 
    • Asian Tuna Sandwich - shelled endamame beans, miso, green onions, sesame chile oil on toasted country bread. 
    • Fennel-Orange Tuna Sandwich -- a high-brow makeover with crème fraîche, fennel, orange zest and juice on a baguette. 
    • Asian Tuna Sandwich -- Sriracha, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, cucumber, on potato rolls. 
    • Tuna Salad Lettuce Wrap -- any tuna salad you like wrapped up in Bibb lettuce or some similar lettuce leaves and add a bit of red bell pepper for a nice crunch.

    Tuna salad in a square brown bowl with a sliced tuna warp on the side on top of a cutting board.

    Spicy Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Wrap

    How to make a basic tuna wrap recipe 

     First, you lay out your flour tortilla and you put about two heaping tablespoons of filling down the center:

    tuna salad on a flour tortilla with a spoon on the side.

    Tuna mixture on soft flour tortilla 1st step.

    Second you bring the bottom portion halfway up.

    Flour tortilla folded up from the bottom to cover the tuna salad on a cutting board.

    Second step for wrapping the spicy tuna filling

    Third you bring both the left and right ends in together and hold. 

    Flour tortilla with bottom covering the tuna salad and both right and left ends turned toward the center.

    Step three to wrapping the spicy tuna in the flour tortilla

    Fourth, start rolling from the bottom up until the wrap is in a bundle.

    Ecco! You have just made the perfect tuna salad sandwich wrap.

    tuna salad wrap is complete in a bundle on a cutting board.

    Tuna tortilla bundle rolled up into a compact wrap.

    If you're planning on eating it right away, slice it on the diagonal and serve it with your favorite crudités.

    But, if you're packing the sandwich for lunch or a picnic, roll the plastic wrap around the bundle or bundles in the same way you made the wrap. 

    The tuna wrap is certainly a healthy alternative to eating lots of cheese (which I love) and heavily processed meats.

    SaveSave

    You don't have to settle for a bland sandwich or wrap. Take the classic recipe and make it a springboard for your own favorite must-haves.

    Seafood recipes that inspire

    Thirteen Seafood Recipes

    Tutti a tavola è pronto

    Un caro saluto e alla prossima.

    YOU MAY NEED...

    The following are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 

    Thank you for being a part of All Our Way! 

    Every kitchen needs a good sharp knife and I couldn't do without my Kyocera Santoku Knife. It's as sharp as a razor so you really do have to be careful when you use it. We depend on it so much we even take it with us when we travel. This knife will get you getting right through your veggies. 

    Classic Spicy Tuna Salad Sandwich Wraps 

    We never get tired of this outstanding classic tuna tortilla recipe. The healthy tuna salad recipe is so versatile we're able to modify it so it's never the same. We've made it with an Italian flair, crunchy Asian, and spicy Tex-Mex. It travels well and it lasts several days in the fridge. Give it a rustic touch or make it sophisticated, whichever way you make this recipe I know you'll family will love it. 

    If you like this recipe, please consider giving it a 5-star rating. 

    Two tuna salad wraps with peppers and dill.

    Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Wraps With A Kick

    A spicy and tasty filling that you can put on a sandwich or stuff a wrap. Is to make up ahead for a box lunch or picnic. The crunchy tuna wraps meat healthy eating without sacrificing taste.
    5 from 16 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 197kcal
    Author: Marisa Franca
    As An Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients

    • 21 oz. White Albacore Tuna in water - or your canned tuna of choice 3- 7oz. cans
    • 1 medium onion chopped or green onions
    • 2 large celery ribs diced
    • 3 heaping Tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
    • 3 heaping Tablespoons diced pickled jalapenos or more - dill pickles for those faint of heart
    • 3 Tablespoons Mayonnaise full fat mayonnaise for a richer taste
    • hot sauce optional
    • 8 soft flour tortillas 8- inch or whole wheat wraps

    Equipment Needed

    • Wood cutting board
    • Ceramic santoku knife

    Instructions

    • Combine the tablespoons mayonnaise and the rest of the ingredients in a medium bowl.
      tutorial, tuna, flour tortilla, wrap
    • Mix well and be sure to taste, you can always add more of what you like
      step two, tuna, wrap,spicy,flour tortilla
    • Make up the wraps following the directions in post. or you can put the filling on toasted whole wheat bread.
      step three, spicy tuna, flour tortilla
    • You can also use the filling in a salad, hearty country bread, ciabatta, or hard rolls.
      tuna wrap, complete, bundle, plastic wrap

    Notes

    *** You may add whatever your favorite ingredients you like to the tuna salad as you mix it. Or you may add it on top of the salad before rolling up. 
    Make it into a tuna melt by using your hearty sandwich bread then pile on the spicy tuna salad. Add your favorite cheese and put the open sandwich under the broiler to melt. So good. Salad recipes make for an easy lunch. 
    Use canned salmon for a change of pace. 
    Put this lighter version in your low calorie recipes:
     Greek yogurt for the Mayonnaise
    A touch of lemon juice for moisture
    Use leafy greens as the entire wrap
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2.2mg

    Sign up for the emails and never miss another recipe!!

      Powered By ConvertKit
      We'll never share your email or send you spam. Promise
      First Published: January 31,2014... Last Updated: August 31, 2021

      Pin
      Share
      Tweet
      Share
      « Parmesan Broiled Flounder Healthy Eating At Its Tastiest
      Buffalo Chicken Soup »

      Primary Sidebar

      I’m Marisa Franca, a home chef, food writer, and photographer who believes that you can make gourmet quality food at home with simple seasonal ingredients. I’m passionate about family, food, friends, everything Italian, and happy endings.

      More about me →

      Marry Me Chicken Recipe

      Marry Me Chicken

      Categories

      Archives

      • About
      • Recipes
      • Life
      • Wild Game
      • Contact

      Memorial Day

      • Crispy Golden Fried Chicken
      • Three Bean Salad
      • Million Dollar Dip
      • Lemon Basil Farfalle Salad

      Primavera Sweets (Dolci)

      • Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
      • Coconut Pineapple Delight
      • Lemon Dump Cake
      • Panna Cotta With Strawberry Sauce

      Reader Favorites

      • Chop Suey | Classic Chinese-American Recipe Like Mom Made
      • Old-Fashioned Hearty Beef Barley Soup - The Way Mamma Used To Make
      • Homemade Italian Ravioli with Meat & Cheese Filling Tutorial
      • Grilled Marinated Venison Steak Tasty And Tender
      How to Make Hamburger Steak |Onion Gravy

      Footer

      ↑ back to top

      About

      • Privacy Policy
      • About
      • Accessibility

      Newsletter

      • Subscribe for emails and updates

      Contact

      • Contact

      As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

      Copyright © 2021 All Our Way