Keto Tuna Salad
A crunchy keto tuna salad with celery, cucumber, egg and olive oil, served in lettuce cups — about 3 g net carbs and 33 g protein per serving.
Serves 2 · Prep 10 min
Ingredients
- 2 small cans tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or mayonnaise)
- 2 sticks celery, finely diced
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- squeeze of lemon
- romaine leaves to serve
- Salt, pepper, mustard, chopped dill
Method
- Flake the tuna into a bowl.
- Mix in the olive oil (or mayonnaise), lemon, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Fold in the celery, cucumber, egg and dill.
- Spoon into romaine leaves to serve.
Tip. Check mayonnaise labels — choose one made with avocado or olive oil and no added sugar.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal |
| Fat | 19.4 g |
| Protein | 33.1 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g |
| Net carbs | 3.3 g |
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the weights listed; cooking fat counts 70% as eaten (our method). Seasonings are not counted. One serving is 16% of a 20 g net-carb day.
Fitting it to your macros
Need more protein? Increase the main protein ingredient by a third. Need more fat to stay full? Add butter, olive oil or avocado on the plate. The keto macro calculator gives your own daily targets, and Ketora can build a full week around recipes like this.
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in keto tuna salad?
About 3.3 g net carbs per serving (5.4 g total carbohydrate minus 2.1 g fibre), calculated from USDA data for the exact ingredient weights in this recipe.
Can I make it ahead?
It is best fresh, but leftovers keep 2–3 days in the fridge.