Low Carb Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich
Savor every bite of this Low Carb Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich—a guilt-free twist on a timeless comfort food favorite. Perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner, this recipe features a creamy, flavor-packed tuna salad made with canned tuna, crisp celery, tangy dill pickle, and zesty red onion, all blended together with rich mayonnaise and a splash of lemon juice. The mixture is sandwiched between slices of buttery low-carb bread or cloud bread, topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, and grilled to golden perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, this keto-friendly tuna melt is a delicious option for anyone chasing both bold flavor and a low-carb lifestyle. Pair it with a fresh green salad or enjoy it solo—it’s classic, convenient, and absolutely irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna in water
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle
- 2 tablespoons red onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices low-carb bread or cloud bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Drain the tuna and add it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery, dill pickle, and red onion, and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix everything together until well combined.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread one side of each slice of low-carb bread with butter.
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto the preheated skillet.
Divide the tuna mixture evenly onto the two bread slices in the skillet.
Top the tuna on each slice with two slices of cheddar cheese.
Place the remaining two slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Once cooked, remove from the skillet, carefully slice each sandwich in half, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 87.3 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2447 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*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.
