Heart-Healthy Rice Cake with Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Heart-Healthy Rice Cake with Tuna Salad recipe—an effortless, nutrient-packed meal that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring crunchy brown rice cakes topped with a creamy tuna salad made from lean, water-packed tuna and low-fat Greek yogurt, this dish delivers a burst of vibrant flavors and textures. Freshly chopped celery, red bell pepper, green onion, and parsley add a crisp, garden-fresh touch, while a zesty dressing of lemon juice and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Slices of creamy avocado crown each rice cake for a satisfying finish that’s rich in healthy fats. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light yet filling recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or snack that supports heart health without sacrificing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces brown rice cakes
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna in water
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (low-fat)
- 1 piece celery stalk
- 0.5 piece small red bell pepper
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 piece avocado
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a mixing bowl, breaking it apart gently with a fork.
Finely chop the celery stalk and half a red bell pepper and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Thinly slice the green onion and add to the tuna mixture.
Chop the fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.
In a small separate bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Add the dressing to the tuna mixture and mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Peel and slice the avocado into thin slices.
Place two rice cakes on each plate and evenly distribute the tuna salad over the cakes.
Top the tuna salad with slices of avocado and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, crunchy and heart-healthy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 541 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 904 mg | 19% | |
*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.
