Rice Cake with Tuna Salad
Elevate your snack or light meal game with this quick and healthy **Rice Cake with Tuna Salad** recipe! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh, zesty flavors from lemon juice, celery, and dill, this dish is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. The crispy rice cakes serve as the ideal base, supporting the vibrant tuna salad while offering a satisfying crunch. Customize it further with lettuce leaves and a pop of color from cherry tomatoes for a beautiful presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this is a great option for busy weekdays or when you need a nutritious, low-carb option in a pinch. Whether you’re prepping a snack, lunch, or appetizer, this simple yet flavorful creation is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces rice cakes
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna in water
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 stalk (finely chopped) celery
- 1 small (finely chopped) red onion
- 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) dill pickle
- 1 teaspoon (chopped) fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 leaves (optional) lettuce leaves
- 8 halved (for garnish, optional) cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Open the can of tuna and drain excess water.
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. Mix well until the mixture becomes creamy.
Add the lemon juice, finely chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickle to the tuna mixture. Stir well to combine.
Season the tuna salad with chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients until evenly distributed.
Place each rice cake on a serving plate. If using, place a lettuce leaf on top of each rice cake.
Divide the tuna salad evenly among the rice cakes, spooning it on top of the lettuce or directly onto the rice cakes.
Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes around the rice cake or on top of the tuna salad, if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 828 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.
