Elevate your lunch game with this Low Sodium Savory Tuna Bagelโa heart-healthy twist on a classic favorite! Featuring toasted whole wheat bagels piled high with a creamy, protein-packed tuna salad made from low sodium tuna, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy delicious flavor while keeping their salt intake in check. Vibrant slices of tomato, crisp cucumber, and mixed salad greens add a refreshing crunch, balancing the rich and tangy tuna spread. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or a light midday meal. Plus, it's a satisfying, nutrient-packed option that's as wholesome as it is flavorful!
Cut the whole wheat bagels in half and toast them lightly using a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped celery, chopped dill, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and black pepper.
Mix the tuna mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Lay the toasted bagel halves on a clean surface with the cut side facing up.
Spread an even layer of the tuna mixture over each bagel half, distributing the mixture equally among the four halves.
Top each bagel half with a slice of tomato and a few slices of cucumber.
Add a small handful of mixed salad greens on top of the cucumbers for added freshness and crunch.
Assemble the bagels by placing the other half of each bagel on top to form a complete bagel sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium savory tuna bagel!
Calories |
637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 935 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1124 mg | 24% | |
*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.