Canned tunais a great option for anyone looking to eat healthy and lose weight.

It’s packed with protein, affordable, and shelf-stable, making it a convenient choice.

But let’s face it: the same old tuna salad can get pretty boring.

canned tuna salad open face melt

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So, why iscanned tunaso great for weight loss?

Plus, tuna has healthy fats in the form of omega-3 fatty acids, which also help withsatiety.

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy canned tuna that go beyond the usual tuna and mayo.

Healthy italian tuna melt

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Get our recipe for aQuick and Easy Italian Tuna Melt.

Get our recipe forHealthy Tuna Veggie Melts.

Get our recipe forCranberry Mustard Mini Tuna Melts.

tuna veggie melts on a cutting board with herbs

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Get the recipe fromRecipe Tin Eats.

This version from Recipe Tin Eats uses canned tuna to simplify the process while maintaining all the classic flavors.

Get the recipe fromEating Bird Food.

Cranberry mustard mini tuna melts

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Get the recipe fromThe View from Great Island.

Get the recipe fromRunning in a Skirt.

Get the recipe fromWell Plated.

bowl of canned tuna pasta

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Get the recipe fromA Beautiful Plate.

Get the recipe fromChelsea’s Messy Apron.

And because it’s made with canned tuna, this meal is super affordable, too.

plate of nicoise salad with canned tuna

Recipe Tin Eats

Get the recipe fromKim’s Cravings.

Not only that, but it’s keto-friendly, dairy-free, nut-free, whole 30-approved, and fully gluten-free.

Get the recipe fromCotter Crunch.

bowl of canned tuna and avocado meal

Eating Bird Food

Tuscan Tuna Sandwich

This one isn’t your typical tuna salad sandwich.

Get the recipe fromHalf Baked Harvest.

poke bowl made with canned tuna

The View from Great Island

bowl of Greek yogurt tuna salad with veggies and crackers

Running in a Skirt

chickpea tuna salad in white bowl

Courtesy of Well Plated

spicy tuna onigiri on seaweed wrapper and in bowl

Courtesy of A Beautiful Plate

tuna sushi stacks with canned tuna on plate

Courtesy of Chelsea’s Messy Apron

avocado tuna cakes with avocado and lime in bowl

Courtesy of Well Plated

mexican chopped canned tuna salad on lettuce leaves

Courtesy of Kim’s Cravings

canned tuna green chile zoodle casserole in grey bowl

Courtesy of Cotter Crunch

tuscan tuna salad sandwich

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