Low Carb Tuna Salad on Rice Cakes
Looking for a light yet satisfying low-carb recipe? This Low Carb Tuna Salad on Rice Cakes is the perfect blend of creamy, savory goodness with a touch of crunch. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna, a tangy mix of sugar-free mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a medley of fresh ingredients like celery, red onion, and dill pickle, this easy-to-make dish is both nutritious and delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep, scoop the flavorful tuna salad onto crisp rice cakes and elevate the dish with optional avocado slices and mixed greens for added texture and flair. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a healthy snack, this recipe combines simplicity and bold flavor with a low-carb twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (sugar-free)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 pieces plain rice cakes (low-carb if available)
- 0.5 piece avocado (optional, sliced for topping)
- 1 handful mixed greens (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl, breaking it apart gently with a fork.
Add the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to the bowl, and mix until the tuna is coated evenly.
Stir in the chopped celery, red onion, dill pickle, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and fresh parsley.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings, if needed.
Lay the rice cakes on a clean flat surface or serving plate.
Scoop a generous portion of the tuna salad onto each rice cake, spreading it evenly.
If desired, top the tuna salad with sliced avocado and garnish with mixed greens for extra flavor and texture.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1584 mg | 34% | |
*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.
