Description
This classic tuna sandwich recipe offers a simple and satisfying meal. It features a creamy tuna salad mixture served between slices of fresh bread, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery (optional)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped red onion (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
- Tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery (if using), finely chopped red onion (if using), and Dijon mustard (if using) to the bowl with the tuna.
- Mix all ingredients well until combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as desired.
- Spread the tuna salad evenly on one slice of bread.
- Top with lettuce leaves and tomato slices, if using.
- Place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
- Serve immediately or wrap for later enjoyment.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of dried dill or a squeeze of lemon juice to the tuna salad.
- You can use whole wheat, white, rye, or any other bread you prefer.
- This recipe is easily scalable; simply adjust ingredient quantities for more servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300-400
- Sugar: 1-5g
- Sodium: 400-600mg
- Fat: 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: 2-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g
- Fiber: 2-4g
- Protein: 20-30g
- Cholesterol: 30-60mg