Low Carb Classic Tuna Fish Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Low Carb Classic Tuna Fish Sandwich—a fresh, guilt-free twist on a timeless favorite. Perfect for keto and low-carb diets, this recipe swaps traditional bread for crisp romaine lettuce wraps, creating a crunchy, satisfying alternative to a sandwich. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy mayonnaise, tangy pickle relish, and zesty dijon mustard, every bite offers a delightful burst of flavor. Finely chopped celery and red onion add freshness and texture, while a splash of lemon juice brightens the mix. Cherry tomatoes provide a pop of sweetness, complementing the savory tuna salad filling. Ready in just 10 minutes and ideal for meal prep, this wholesome recipe proves you can indulge in classic comfort food without overloading on carbs. Perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or snack, it’s the healthy, handheld meal your cravings deserve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna in water
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 halves cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized bowl.
Finely chop the celery stalk and red onion. Add to the tuna.
Add the mayonnaise, pickle relish, dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Season the tuna mix with salt and black pepper, and stir again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Lay out the romaine lettuce leaves on a clean surface.
Spoon the tuna salad evenly onto one end of each lettuce leaf.
Add two cherry tomato halves to each leaf, arranging them next to the tuna salad.
Roll the lettuce leaf around the tuna, enclosing the filling, to resemble a wrap.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1599 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.4 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1057 mg | 22% | |
*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.
