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Prep Time5 minutes
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Cook Time0 minutes
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Serving1
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Serv Size1 bowl
A light, protein-packed lunch featuring flaky tuna, crisp greens, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing—perfect for a low-carb, ultra-low saturated fat midday meal.
Keto Meal Description and Nutrition Highlights
This Zesty Tuna & Herb Salad Bowl is designed for those who want a satisfying, high-protein lunch without the heaviness of saturated fats or excess carbs. Flaked tuna is tossed with a medley of fresh greens, crunchy celery, and aromatic herbs, then finished with a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. The result is a meal that’s refreshing, filling, and perfectly balanced for a keto or low-fat, low-carb lifestyle.
Tuna is the star here, providing lean, high-quality protein with virtually no saturated fat. The salad is rounded out with hydrating cucumber, crisp celery, and a handful of baby spinach for fiber and micronutrients. The lemon-herb dressing adds a burst of flavor without adding sugar or carbs, making this bowl as delicious as it is nutritious.
This recipe is quick to prepare, easy to pack for lunch on the go, and endlessly customizable. You can swap in different herbs, add a few capers for a briny kick, or top with microgreens for extra freshness. It’s a lunch that leaves you energized and satisfied, not sluggish.
Ingredients
Ingredient |
Quantity |
Unit |
Calories |
Carbs (g) |
Sugars (g) |
Fat (g) |
Sat (g) |
Poly (g) |
Mono (g) |
Trans (g) |
Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuna (canned in water, drained) |
100 |
g |
116 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
25.5 |
Baby Spinach |
40 |
g |
9 |
0.6 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.1 |
Cucumber (raw) |
60 |
g |
9 |
1.4 |
0.7 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.3 |
Celery (raw) |
40 |
g |
6 |
1.1 |
0.4 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.3 |
Fresh Parsley (chopped) |
1 |
tbsp |
1 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
Lemon Juice (fresh) |
1 |
tbsp |
4 |
1.2 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
1/2 |
tsp |
20 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.3 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Salt & Pepper |
to taste |
— |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Total (per serving) |
165 |
4.4 |
1.5 |
3.6 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
2.2 |
0.0 |
27.4 |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bowl
Servings per container: 1
Amount per serving |
Value |
% Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
Calories |
165 |
8% |
Fat |
3.6g |
5% |
– Sat |
0.2g |
1% |
– Poly |
0.4g |
— |
– Mono |
2.2g |
— |
– Trans |
0.0g |
— |
Cholesterol |
30mg |
10% |
Sodium |
320mg |
13% |
Total Carb |
4.4g |
1% |
– Dietary Fiber |
1.2g |
5% |
– Total Sugars |
0.8g |
— |
– Net Carbs |
3.2g |
— |
Protein |
27.4g |
55% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Directions
In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, baby spinach, cucumber, celery, and parsley.
In a small dish, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Conclusion
A light, protein-packed lunch featuring flaky tuna, crisp greens, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing—perfect for a low-carb, ultra-low saturated fat midday meal.
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