Tuna Salad Pinwheels with Cherry Tomato Stars
Creamy tuna salad rolled into soft tortillas with vibrant cherry tomatoes for a no-cook appetizer that kids love to assemble. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs tuna, mayonnaise, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 5 oz (canned, drained) tuna
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 4 (8-inch) soft tortillas
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine drained 5 oz tuna, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/4 cup diced celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Step 2: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface, spreading 1/4 of the tuna mixture evenly over it, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Step 3: Arrange 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes in a line across the center of the tortilla, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
- Step 4: Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, pressing gently to seal. Slice the roll into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
