Heart-Healthy Classic Tuna Buns
Elevate your lunch game with these Heart-Healthy Classic Tuna Buns, a deliciously nutritious twist on traditional tuna sandwiches. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, crunchy celery, and the zing of dijon mustard and lemon juice, this recipe delivers bold flavors in every bite. Fresh dill and finely chopped red onion add a touch of sophistication, while whole grain buns provide a wholesome base that pairs beautifully with crisp romaine lettuce and juicy tomato slices. Ready in just 15 minutes and with zero cooking required, these easy-to-assemble tuna buns are perfect for busy weekdays or light, satisfying meals. Crafted for heart health, they’re proof that eating well can be quick, flavorful, and fun.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, non-fat
- 0.5 cup celery, chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole grain buns
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 8 slices sliced tomato
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the non-fat Greek yogurt, chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and black pepper to the bowl.
Gently mix all the ingredients together with a fork until they are well-combined and the tuna is broken into small flakes.
Split the whole grain buns and place a romaine lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
Spoon the tuna mixture onto each lettuce-covered bun, dividing it evenly among the four buns.
Top the tuna mixture with two slices of tomato on each bun.
Place the top half of the bun on each assembled sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy tuna buns.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2329 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 115.6 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2172 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
