Low Sodium Classic Tuna Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this flavorful Low Sodium Classic Tuna Sandwich, a heart-healthy twist on a beloved favorite. Packed with protein-rich no-salt-added tuna and creamy plain Greek yogurt, this recipe skips the mayo for a lighter, healthier filling. The zesty combination of Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and lemon juice adds brightness, while finely chopped celery and red onion bring irresistible crunch. Served on whole wheat bread with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a deliciously simple way to enjoy lower sodium meals without sacrificing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans no-salt-added canned tuna
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices whole wheat bread slices
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
Instructions
Drain the no-salt-added canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a mixing bowl.
Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, red onion, chopped dill, and lemon juice to the tuna.
Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is creamy.
Season the tuna mixture with black pepper to taste.
Lay out the whole wheat bread slices. On four of them, distribute the tuna mixture evenly.
Top the tuna with a lettuce leaf and add a couple of slices of tomato on each.
Place the remaining bread slices on top to complete the sandwiches.
Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1483 mg | 32% | |
*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.
