Mediterranean Diet Rice Cake with Tuna Salad
Elevate your snack game with the vibrant and nutrient-packed Mediterranean Diet Rice Cake with Tuna Salad. This quick and easy recipe combines crispy rice cakes with a flavorful topping made from protein-rich canned tuna, fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes and cucumber, aromatic herbs such as parsley and dill, and tangy feta cheese, all tied together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Rinsed capers add a delightful salty kick, making every bite as refreshing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for a light lunch or an energizing snack. Pair it with a crisp side salad or serve on its own for a healthy, effortless meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Rice cakes
- 1 can (5 oz or 140 g) Canned tuna in water
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Capers, rinsed and drained
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a mixing bowl.
Add extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice to the tuna, stirring to combine.
Mix in the chopped parsley, dill, capers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Lay the rice cakes flat on a serving platter.
Evenly divide the tuna salad among the 4 rice cakes, spreading it on top.
Serve immediately as a refreshing snack or a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.8 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2466 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 5487 mg | 117% | |
*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.
