Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich

This Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich is the perfect keto lunch! This keto sandwich is a great low carb recipe for one of my ultimate comfort foods- a tuna melt! This Keto Tuna Melt is super cheesy, satisfying and incredibly delicious. I love the simple flavors of a tuna melt and this recipe definitely delivered!

I added my Keto Tuna Salad to these amazing Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles to create this recipe. The result was a high protein sandwich that completely cured my tuna melt craving! This keto tuna melt will keep you going all day long with over 40 grams of protein, too. You can enjoy this delicious sandwich for only 6.8 net carbs! This inexpensive sandwich helps make the most of your grocery budget, and it’s easy to meal prep, too!

What is a Chaffle?

A chaffle is a “cheese waffle”- it’s a great substitute for bread in any keto sandwich! I love chaffles because they are incredibly versatile and delicious. All you need to make them is a Mini Waffle Maker! You can use chaffles instead of bread, like on this Keto Turkey Club Sandwich, Chicken Bacon Ranch Chaffle or this Jalapeno Popper Burger. You can also make them for breakfast, like these Bacon Cheddar Chaffles, Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles or a Breakfast Chaffle Bowl.

Sweet chaffles are delicious, too! Some of my favorites are Cream Cheese Chaffles, Blueberry Chaffles or Cinnamon Roll Chaffles. Pepperoni Pizza Chaffles, Keto BBQ Stacks or Keto Chili Cheese Chaffles are some of my go-to recipes for a keto lunch. If you have a Waffle Bowl Maker, you can prepare a Chaffle Bowl to make these Taco Chaffle Bowls or a Keto Salad Bowl! For more information about chaffles, like how to prepare them, freeze them or different recipes, check out Everything You Need to Know about Chaffles.

Ingredients in this Keto Tuna Melt

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Tuna Salad:

• Tuna, mayonnaise
• Celery, red onion, relish, dijon mustard
• Lemon juice, chives, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme

Keto bread:

• Classic Chaffles or Garlic Bread Chaffles– if using the garlic bread recipe, skip the step of adding the butter and cheese and broiling.
• Tomato, provolone cheese

How to make a Tuna Melt

You can enjoy this keto sandwich in only 3 easy steps!

1. Mix together your keto tuna salad ingredients.
2. Add your tuna salad on top of your chaffle. Top with tomato and cheese.
3. Put your sandwich under your broiler or in the Air Fryer. Warm until the cheese is melted and serve!

Tips for the Best Tuna Melt

• If you aren’t a huge fan of tuna, try this Keto Chicken Salad instead!
• I really enjoyed the flavor of the Garlic Bread Chaffles, but if you want a taste that is more similar to traditional bread, try a Classic Keto Chaffle.
• You can add a second chaffle to this sandwich, or you can leave it as an open faced sandwich. Whatever you prefer.
• If you don’t like provolone, try cheddar, swiss or mozzarella!

More keto bread recipes

• 30+ of the Best Keto Bread Recipes
• Keto Sausage and Biscuits
• The Best Keto Cinnamon Rolls
• Easy Keto Bagels

More keto lunch recipes

• Keto Italian Pinwheels
• Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad
• Loaded Italian Wrap

Yield: 1 sandwich

Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich

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This Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich is the perfect keto comfort food. Cheesy, full of protein, and under 7 net carbs!

Ingredients

Tuna Salad (makes 4 servings)

• 11 ounces tuna
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup celery
• 2 tablespoons red onion
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Sandwich

• 2 chaffles (Link to Garlic Bread Chaffles or Basic Chaffles in notes)
• 2 slices tomato
• 1 slice provolone cheese

Instructions

1. Mix together your tuna salad ingredients until well combined.
2. Scoop about 1/3 cup of tuna salad onto a chaffle, then top with 2 slices of tomato and a slice of cheese.
3. Place the open faced tuna salad sandwich under the broiler or in the oven or air fryer. Warm until cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition value below is calculated using two Garlic Bread Chaffles, recipe here: https://thebestketorecipes.com/keto-garlic-bread-chaffles/

If you use the Basic Chaffle recipe (https://thebestketorecipes.com/basic-keto-chaffle-recipe/) instead, your nutritional values are as follows:

Calories: 621 grams Total Fat: 42.7 grams  Cholesterol: 281.7 milligrams Sodium: 1263.7  milligrams  Carbohydrates: 8.1 grams  Fiber: 1.4 grams Sugar: 2.6 grams Protein: 43.4 grams Net Carbs: 6.7 grams

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 sandwich (using 2 garlic bread chaffles)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 503Total Fat: 27.8gCholesterol: 250.9mgSodium: 1382.6mgCarbohydrates: 9.6gNet Carbohydrates: 6.8gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 1.6gProtein: 43.6g

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Keto Tuna Salad

This Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect low carb lunch! This recipe is quick, easy, requires no cooking and is naturally low carb. You can enjoy a generous serving for only 1.8 net carbs! Tuna Salad is one of those nostalgic meals that comes together in a flash but is always still so perfectly delicious. This Keto Tuna Salad is a low carb twist on a classic! Tuna is a great option because it is naturally low calorie, low carb and full of protein- it also tends to be inexpensive, which is always a bonus!

I made this Keto Tuna Salad with a bit of a twist- I added a variety of herbs to give this salad a ton of flavor! This Tuna Salad is made with the more traditional veggies- celery and red onion- and then we add the seasoning! I love the unique flavor of this tuna- it’s got more of an Italian blend of herbs. It really compliments the fish and vegetables perfectly and makes for a meal that has a great depth of flavor but is still super simple.

Ingredients in Healthy Tuna Salad

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Tuna Salad. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Tuna, mayonnaise
• Celery, red onion, dill pickle relish
• Lemon juice, mustard
• Chives, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme

How do I make this easy Tuna Salad?

All you need for this recipe is a mixing bowl! Combine your ingredients in your bowl and mix well. I recommend allowing the tuna salad to chill for at least 3o minutes before serving. And that’s it! This keto recipe comes together so quickly and easily, you’ll find yourself making it again and again!

How to Store this Keto Tuna Salad

To store this recipe, just keep in the fridge in a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid. This Tuna Salad will stay fresh for up to five days.

What should I serve with this healthy Tuna Salad recipe?

There are so many great things you could pair with this tuna! Try Keto Lunch Skewers, Keto Stuffed Peppers, Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Peppers, Pizza Pinwheels or Italian Pinwheels! This would also go great served over a Simple Arugula Salad or just over a bed of simple greens. Pack Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Lemon Poppyseed Bars or Keto Cake Mix Cookies for dessert!

Is this easy Tuna Salad good for keto meal prep?

Yes, this is a great recipe for keto meal prep! Since tuna contains so much protein, it’s always a great choice for any meal. But I especially enjoy it for lunch! Prepare your keto Tuna Salad over your weekend and store in your favorite meal prep containers. Pack with Air Fryer Green Beans or Air Fryer Asparagus for an easy, healthy and delicious meal that will keep you full!

More keto lunch recipes

• Air Fryer Hamburgers
• Chicken Stir Fry
• Taco Chaffle Bowl
• Chicken Caesar Wrap

Yield: 4 servings (about 1/3 cup each)

Keto Tuna Salad

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This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 11-ounce package of tuna
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients until well combined. For the best texture, chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

about 1/3 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 16.1gCholesterol: 40.4mgSodium: 699.7mgCarbohydrates: 2.2gNet Carbohydrates: 1.8gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 18.8g

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A common request I get is for more one person recipes. Often, one person in a family is following a keto lifestyle and others aren’t. It can be tricky trying to scale down a family size recipe to serve one person so I’m sharing my go to quick and easy Keto Parmesan Tilapia and Asparagus for one. 

Since my husband isn’t keto, sometimes our meals do differ. I love this easy parmesan tilapia because I always have the ingredients on hand. Another plus is that everything is cooked together making for an easy clean up and quick meal. If you don’t have asparagus on hand you can substitute another low carb vegetable such as broccoli or green beans.

What ingredients do you need for Keto Parmesan Tilapia?

• Tilapia
• Butter
• Garlic
• Mayonnaise
• Parmesan
• Asparagus
• Green Onion
• Lemon juice

How do you make Parmesan Tilapia for one?

This recipe is incredibly easy. Everything is baked in one pan and from start to finish this is about a twenty minute meal. You just need to follow five simple steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly spray a small baking dish. 
2. Place the asparagus spears on one side of the baking dish and the tilapia on the other side. 
3. Melt the butter and add the minced garlic, drizzle over the asparagus. Salt and pepper the asparagus and fish to taste.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, parmesan, green onions and lemon juice. 
5. Remove the asparagus and fish from the oven, flip the fish and spread the parmesan mixture on the tilapia. 
6. Bake an additional 6-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the fish flakes easily. 

How many carbs are in Parmesan Tilapia?

As I mentioned this is an ideal keto dinner. It is naturally very low in carbs and has a nice dose of fat from the butter, mayonnaise and parmesan. This recipe makes one serving and has 3.8 net carbs for the entire meal! 

What are some easy keto recipes?

One pan recipes have always been my favorite. I have a ton of easy one pan keto recipes you will love. One of my favorites is this One Pan Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet, it has less than 4 net carbs and is done in under 30 minutes. Another one I love is this Cheesy Sausage and Cabbage Skillet. It is the perfect comfort food and great for busy nights. Some other favorites are:

• Keto Tuscan Chicken (about 2 net carbs)
• One Pan Salmon and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner
• Philly Cheesesteak Skillet 
• Sausage and Cabbage Skillet
• One Pan Green Chili Chicken 

Yield: 1

Keto Parmesan Tilapia and Asparagus for One

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Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 piece of tilapia, thawed
• 1 cup of asparagus (about 4.5 ounces or 12-14 spears, woody ends removed)
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon minced green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon slices optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly spray a small baking dish. 
2. Place the asparagus spears on one side of the baking dish and the tilapia on the other side. 
3. Melt the butter and add the minced garlic, drizzle over the asparagus. Salt and pepper the asparagus and fish to taste.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, parmesan, green onions and lemon juice. 
5. Remove the asparagus and fish from the oven, flip the fish and spread the parmesan mixture on the tilapia. 
6. Bake an additional 6-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the fish flakes easily. 

Notes

For a diferent flavor variation just a flavored mayonaise such as pesto, garlic or chipotle.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 22.3gCholesterol: 89.9mgSodium: 406mgCarbohydrates: 6.7gNet Carbohydrates: 3.8gFiber: 2.9gSugar: 2.8gProtein: 32.8g

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