This low carb cashew tuna salad recipe is a budget-friendly and creative way to enjoy tuna salad. It’s a high-protein lunch for meal-prep.

If you are trying to find a fun and different way to eat tuna for lunch, then this salad recipe is just for you! It has a delightful crunch with the fresh zing of lemon and green onions.

Canned Tuna Recipes

Tuna is a really healthy part of your keto diet. It’s full of Omega-3 fatty acids that keep your body in fat-burning mode. It’s also a source of protein that your body can cause and access very easily.

I love using this recipe as part of my weekly meal prep. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Low-Carb Tuna Recipes

Canned tuna is a very budget-friendly protein to use for lunch or even a snack. The light tuna will have lower amounts of mercury in it, so I suggest using that.

Choosing oil-packed or water-packed tuna doesn’t affect the healthiness of it, but it does change the taste. I prefer to buy tuna that is packed in oil because it has a lot more flavor.

Keto-Friendly Lunch

Mix this up and use canned chicken instead of tuna. I’ve even used a packet of salmon before and it tasted amazing and was really filling too.

How you eat it is entirely up to you. Dig in with a fork or serve it over a bed of lettuce. You can also just cut an avocado in half and scoop this tuna salad on top of the avocado.

If you want to turn this into a sandwich, use my 90-second bread recipe or these easy keto cheese buns.

Low-Carb Cashew Recipes

Cashews have a really mild flavor and are really good for you too. They are low in sugar and high in fiber and heart-healthy fats. What you might not know is that cashews are also an excellent source of copper, magnesium, and manganese.

These nutrients are a natural way to boost energy and brain health.

Chop them up really small and sprinkle them on your salad.

Cashew Nut Salad Recipe

For a little extra kick, add some chopped jalapenos or drizzle some hot sauce on top!

Trust me, use fresh basil in this Cashew Tuna Salad Recipe . The fresh basil has a lot more flavor than the dried herbs in your spice rack. I like to use some as a garnish too.

If you don’t have a lemon, you can use canned lemon juice. When you use fresh lemon juice, it has a stronger taste.

Low-Carb Tuna Salad Recipe

Here is the entire list of ingredients to make the tuna recipe. Exact measurements can be found within the printable recipe below.

INGREDIENTS:
Cans of tuna
Red bell pepper
Cucumber
Green onions
Whole cashews
Fresh basil
Lemon
Mayo
Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine drained tuna with chopped ingredients.

2. Stir in ½ cup of mayo and the juice of 1 lemon.

3. Add a dash of salt & pepper, stir well.

4. Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired.

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Cashew Tuna Salad

This cashew tuna salad recipe is a budget-friendly and creative way to enjoy tuna salad. It's a high-protein lunch for meal-prep.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course lunch

Servings 2 people

Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

24 ounces Tuna canned, drained
1/2 Red Bell Pepper chopped
1/2 Cucumber chopped
4 Green Onions chopped
1/3 cup Lightly Salterd Whole Chashews chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
1 Lemon juiced
1/2 cup Mayo

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine drained tuna with chopped ingredients.
Stir in 1⁄2 cup of mayo and the juice of 1 lemon.
Add a dash of salt & pepper, stir well.
Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

Calories: 275 Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.