6 Protein-Packed Tuna Recipes for Sandwiches, Salads, and More

Try this recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Melt

Try this healthy take on the classic sandwich. Olives, onions, and peppers crank up the flavor, and almonds on top lend a texture that compliments the gooey cheese and crispy bread.

Ingredients: Multigrain boule, extra-virgin olive oil, jarred Spanish tuna, lemon zest, lemon juice, roasted red peppers, Spanish olives, red onion, Manchego, chives, Marcona almonds

Calories: 421

Try this recipe: Grilled Tuna on Braised Arugula

This dish works on multiple levels: The hefty helping of vitamin C in the orange-lemon sauce actually helps you absorb more of the iron in the arugula. 

Ingredients: Tuna fillets, shallots, peppercorns, white-wine vinegar, thyme, orange juice, lemon juice, butter, garlic, olive oil, arugula, lemon juice, salt, pepper

Calories: 329

Try this recipe: Tuna and Vegetable Pasta Salad

Mixing canned tuna with guacamole and hummus instead of the usual mayo is a healthy swap that lowers unhealthy fats without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients: Baby spinach, whole-wheat pasta, canned tuna, peas, hummus, guacamole, lemon juice, fresh dill

Calories: 358

Try this recipe: Penne With Tuna and Fresh Tomato Sauce

Tuna and pasta are perfect partners, especially when complimented by a fresh element like zucchini. Plus, by swapping in whole-wheat pasta, you'll nearly double the fiber.

Ingredients: Whole-wheat penne pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, fresh sage, canned tuna, zucchini, Parmesan cheese

Calories: 447