Heart-Healthy Classic Tuna Buns
Give your lunch a wholesome, nutritious upgrade with these Heart-Healthy Classic Tuna Buns! Packed with omega-3-rich canned tuna, creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, and a refreshing crunch from celery and red onion, this recipe is a lighter, guilt-free twist on the classic tuna sandwich. Flavored with zesty Dijon mustard, bright lemon juice, and aromatic fresh dill, this no-cook meal comes together in just 15 minutes—perfect for busy days. Served on hearty whole-grain buns with crisp romaine lettuce and juicy tomato slices, these sandwiches are as satisfying as they are nutritious. Ideal for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner, these tuna buns are a delicious, heart-smart choice the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, non-fat
- 0.5 cup celery, chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole grain buns
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 8 slices sliced tomato
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the non-fat Greek yogurt, chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 3
Gently mix all the ingredients together with a fork until they are well-combined and the tuna is broken into small flakes.
Step 4
Split the whole grain buns and place a romaine lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
Step 5
Spoon the tuna mixture onto each lettuce-covered bun, dividing it evenly among the four buns.
Step 6
Top the tuna mixture with two slices of tomato on each bun.
Step 7
Place the top half of the bun on each assembled sandwich.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy tuna buns.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1065.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1305.4 |
| Total Fat 18.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 93.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2328.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 165.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.1g | |
| Protein 115.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 117.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 465.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2172.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories