Heart-Healthy Tuna Salad on Rice Cakes

Delight in a quick, nutritious, and heart-friendly meal with this Heart-Healthy Tuna Salad on Rice Cakes. Packed with protein from low-sodium canned tuna and creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, this recipe ditches heavy mayo for a lighter, tangy twist. A splash of fresh lemon juice, a hint of Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil add zest and depth, while finely diced celery, red onion, and fresh parsley lend a satisfying crunch and herbaceous aroma. Served atop whole-grain rice cakes, this dish is perfect for a low-calorie, fiber-rich, gluten-free snack or light lunch. Finish with optional garnishes like crisp cucumber slices and juicy cherry tomato halves for extra freshness and vibrant color. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy days while keeping your heart health front and center.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in water (low-sodium, drained)
• 0.25 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup Celery (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt (optional, use minimally for heart health)
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 cakes Whole-grain rice cakes
• 0.5 cup Thinly sliced cucumber (optional garnish)
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved, optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix well to create a cohesive base.

Step 2

2. Add the diced celery, diced red onion, and chopped parsley to the tuna mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3

3. Season the mix lightly with salt (if using) and ground black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste, keeping portions heart-healthy.

Step 4

4. Arrange the rice cakes on a serving platter or individual plates.

Step 5

5. Divide the tuna salad mixture evenly among the rice cakes, spreading it to cover the surface of each one.

Step 6

6. Optionally, top each tuna salad-topped rice cake with thinly sliced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes for added freshness and color.

Step 7

7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(810.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	719.8

Total Fat 19.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 102.1mg	0%
Sodium 640.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 11.3g
Protein 85.4g	0%

Vitamin D 226.8IU	0%
Calcium 217.9mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1781.9mg	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: 24.7%

Protein: 48.0%

Carbs: 27.3%