Heart-Healthy Rice Cake with Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this heart-healthy rice cake with tuna salad recipe, a deliciously light yet protein-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful. Featuring crispy brown rice cakes topped with a creamy tuna salad made from low-fat Greek yogurt, crunchy celery, and vibrant red bell pepper, this dish delivers satisfying texture and freshness in every bite. The zesty dressing, enhanced with lemon juice and Dijon mustard, perfectly complements the omega-3 rich tuna and creamy avocado slices, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal brightness. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with heart-smart ingredients, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or as a wholesome snack option. Serve it as-is for a gluten-free dish that’s light on calories but big on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces brown rice cakes
• 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna in water
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (low-fat)
• 1 piece celery stalk
• 0.5 piece small red bell pepper
• 1 stalk green onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 piece avocado

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a mixing bowl, breaking it apart gently with a fork.

Step 2

Finely chop the celery stalk and half a red bell pepper and add them to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onion and add to the tuna mixture.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.

Step 5

In a small separate bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Add the dressing to the tuna mixture and mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Peel and slice the avocado into thin slices.

Step 8

Place two rice cakes on each plate and evenly distribute the tuna salad over the cakes.

Step 9

Top the tuna salad with slices of avocado and garnish with chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, crunchy and heart-healthy flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(498.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	608.8

Total Fat 26.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 46.3mg	0%
Sodium 1090.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 46.0g	0%

Vitamin D 58.5IU	0%
Calcium 110.0mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 1521.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 32.8%