Follow these simple steps to assemble your delicious Avocado Tuna Salad Wraps:

1. Prepare the Tuna: Open the cans of tuna and drain them thoroughly. Pressing the lid down firmly into the can or using a fine-mesh sieve works well. Flake the drained tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl using a fork. Breaking it up now makes it easier to incorporate later.
2. Mash the Avocado: In a separate small bowl, add the scooped-out flesh of the ripe avocados. Add 1 tablespoon of the fresh lime juice immediately – this helps prevent oxidation and browning. Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency. Some prefer it perfectly smooth like mayonnaise, while others like to leave it slightly chunky for texture.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the mashed avocado mixture to the bowl with the flaked tuna. Gently fold them together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage, as you want to maintain some texture from the tuna.
4. Add Vegetables and Herbs: Add the finely chopped red onion, finely chopped celery, and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to the tuna and avocado mixture. Stir gently to incorporate these ingredients evenly throughout the salad. The onion and celery provide a lovely crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy avocado and tuna.
5. Season and Flavour: Stir in the Dijon mustard (if using), the remaining lime juice (adjust to your taste – start with less and add more if needed), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently one last time.
6. Taste and Adjust: This is a crucial step! Taste the avocado tuna salad and adjust the seasonings as needed. Does it need more salt? A bit more tang from the lime juice? Perhaps a pinch more pepper? Adjust until the flavour profile is perfect for your palate.
7. Assemble the Wraps: Lay one large tortilla flat on a clean work surface. If using optional add-ins like lettuce leaves, place them down the center of the tortilla first, leaving a small border around the edges. This creates a barrier to help prevent the wrap from becoming soggy.
8. Fill the Wraps: Spoon a generous portion (about ¼ to ⅙ of the mixture, depending on tortilla size and how many wraps you’re making) of the avocado tuna salad onto the center of the tortilla, over the lettuce if using. Spread it out slightly, still leaving a border. Add any other optional fillings like sliced tomatoes or sprouts on top of the tuna salad.
9. Fold the Wraps: Fold in the two sides of the tortilla first (about an inch or so on each side). Then, starting from the edge closest to you, tightly roll the tortilla up and away from you, keeping the filling tucked in snugly. The initial side folds help keep the filling contained.
10. Serve or Slice: You can serve the wrap whole immediately. Alternatively, for a nicer presentation or easier handling (especially for kids), slice the wrap in half diagonally using a sharp knife.
11. Repeat: Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining tortillas and avocado tuna salad filling. Serve immediately for the best texture and freshest taste.