Keto Classic Tuna Sandwich
Elevate your lunch with this crave-worthy Keto Classic Tuna Sandwich—an innovative twist on a timeless favorite, perfectly tailored for low-carb lifestyles. This recipe swaps traditional bread for crisp lettuce leaves, creating a refreshing yet sturdy base for a flavorful tuna salad mixture. Packed with protein-rich tuna, creamy mayonnaise, a touch of zesty Dijon mustard, and crunchy celery, it’s a harmonious blend of texture and taste. Bright lemon juice, finely chopped red onion, and freshly ground black pepper add a pop of tangy brilliance, while slices of velvety avocado and sweet cherry tomatoes offer vibrant, nutrient-rich toppings. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy-to-make recipe is your go-to meal for quick, healthy satisfaction. Perfect for keto dieters seeking a guilt-free sandwich alternative, it’s a light yet filling option for lunch or dinner that won’t compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g canned tuna, drained
- 60 g mayonnaise
- 10 g dijon mustard
- 30 g celery, finely chopped
- 15 g red onion, finely chopped
- 10 ml lemon juice
- 1 g black pepper
- 6 whole lettuce leaves
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 50 g cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the drained canned tuna with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
Add the finely chopped celery and red onion to the tuna mixture.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the tuna mixture and season with black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Lay three lettuce leaves flat on each serving plate, overlapping them slightly to form a sturdy base.
Evenly divide the tuna salad mixture between the two servings and spoon it onto the lettuce leaves.
Top each tuna salad portion with slices of avocado.
Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes around the sandwich.
Serve immediately, enjoying the crispness of the lettuce as your bread replacement.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.8 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 854 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2982 mg | 63% | |
*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.
