Mediterranean Diet Rice Cake with Tuna Salad
Transform your snack game with this vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Diet Rice Cake with Tuna Salad recipe! Featuring crispy rice cakes topped with a zesty tuna salad infused with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs like parsley and dill, this dish is a refreshing fusion of flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, briny capers, and creamy crumbled feta cheese add delicious layers of texture and taste, all balanced with a touch of salt and pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or wholesome snack. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s an ideal choice for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts looking for a simple yet satisfying meal. Serve these colorful rice cakes as-is or pair them with a green salad for an extra burst of freshness!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice to the tuna, stirring to combine.
Step 3
Mix in the chopped parsley, dill, capers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 4
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Step 5
Lay the rice cakes flat on a serving platter.
Step 6
Evenly divide the tuna salad among the 4 rice cakes, spreading it on top.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a refreshing snack or a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2477.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1112.1 |
| Total Fat 47.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 94.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2465.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.7g | |
| Protein 66.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 57.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 551.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5487.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories