15 Low-Carb Ways to Dress Up a Can of Tuna

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Canned tuna is a great source of protein. It is cheaper than meat of fresh fish. That’s the good part.
But as we all know, it is not the most exciting food in the world.
Here are some suggestions on how to jazz up a humble tin of tuna into something more fun.
These suggestions are all low-carb and very simple – maximum 3 ingredients.

Mayonnaise has been excluded from this list, because we all know about that. Plus, let’s face it, shop-bought mayo is not the most wholesome food in the world.

Let’s jazz up that tuna!

  • Start with a drained tin of tuna
  • Add the ingredients as suggested below (vary quantities to suit your taste)
  • Season with salt and pepper
1
Large avocado, mashed +
Lemon juice or vinegar
2
Cottage cheese +
Chopped spring onions
3
Ricotta cheese +
Green or black olives +
Chopped basil
4
Roasted aubergine, mashed +
A drizzle of vinegar +
A bit of crushed garlic
5
Chopped hard-boiled egg +
Soured cream
6
Fried mushrooms +
Fried onions +
Chopped coriander
7
Thin slices of chorizo, fried +
Tinned tomatoes
8
Grilled pork sausage, sliced +
Sliced fresh tomato		 9
Fried pancetta or bacon +
Fried onion +
Chilli flakes or powder
10
Chopped gherkins +
Dijon mustard
11
Greek yoghurt +
Fresh tomatoes +
A bit of crushed garlic
12
Crumbled Feta cheese +
Balsamic vinegar +
Olives
13
Grilled bell pepper +
Grated parmesan +
Sun-dried tomatoes
14
Soft-boiled egg +
Sliced gherkins +
Parma ham
15
Fresh cucumber +
Grated green apple +
Soured cream

General ideas for creating further combinations

Make It Tangy – Add Sauces, Condiments, Pickles
• Balsamic vinegar
• Red or white wine vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• Lemon juice
• Olives
• Gherkins
Make It Spicy – Add Herbs and Spices
• Salt and black pepper
• Paprika
• Chilli powder or flakes
• Garlic
• Spring onions
• Coriander
• Basil
Make It Creamy – Add Dairy and Eggs
• Greek yoghurt
• Cottage cheese
• Soured cream
• Riccotta
• Grated parmesan or cheddar
• Feta cheese
• Eggs
Make It Fresh – Add Vegetables and Fruit
• Peppers (fresh or roasted)
• Aubergines (roasted and mashed)
• Avocado (mashed)
• Onions (fresh or fried)
• Tomatoes (fresh, tinned, sun-dried)
• Mushrooms (fried)
• Cucumber (fresh)
• Apples (fresh)
Make It Meaty – Add Meats and Sausages
• Chorizo sausage
• English pork sausage
• Pancetta or Bacon
• Parma or Serrano Ham
If you know of any other combination or ingredients that would work well with a tin of tuna, please leave a comment below.
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13 responses to “15 Low-Carb Ways to Dress Up a Can of Tuna”

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  3. Elliot

    Tuna works well as a protein base precisely because its mild flavor leaves room for stronger ingredients. The most useful ideas are the ones that change both texture and seasoning: something crisp, something acidic, and one bold element such as herbs, chili, or a savory sauce. That approach makes a simple tin feel less repetitive and gives people a flexible formula for using whatever is already in the kitchen.

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  4. Miles

    Tuna is useful precisely because it begins as a dependable protein base, even if it can feel repetitive on its own. The practical idea here is to change contrast rather than merely add more ingredients: something crisp, acidic, creamy, or spicy can give the same pantry staple a completely different character. That makes these suggestions especially handy for quick meals when variety matters but time is limited.

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  5. Ivy Baker

    I really want to get healthy this summer time. I need to figure out a good meal that it healthy, cheap, and still tastes good. I liked that you pointed out that adding avocado, lemon juice, and vinegar can really make canned tuna taste really good.

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    1. Carbophobic (SITE AUTHOR)

      Thanks Ivy.

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  6. Helen

    Just wondering, what size tin of Tuna please? Helen.

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    1. Carbophobic

      Hi Helen, in the UK the standard drained tin of tuna is about 110g (4oz or so).

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  7. Paul

    Just did the #1 (Large avocado, mashed +
    Lemon juice or vinegar) used it as a dip with celery….great!

    Reply
    1. Carbophobic

      That’s great Paul, thanks for letting us know 🙂 I like the idea of using it as a dip.

      Reply
  8. Mary

    I love tuna with mayo and sweet pickle slices on bread.

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  9. mark

    A must try to make a what I call a “poor man’s ” cerviche. Add pico de gallo to a can of drained tuna.

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  10. Tana

    One of my favorites is ….. chopped Apple and chopped pecans or walnuts with a little salad dressing. Great combo!

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