Description
This Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe is a delicious and satisfying lunch option that is quick and easy to make. Creamy tuna salad with crunchy celery and onion is layered between slices of bread for a classic deli-style sandwich.
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 4 slices sandwich bread (white, wheat, or your choice)
- Lettuce leaves and tomato slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, prepare the tuna salad: Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and relish if using. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread slices if desired.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the tuna mixture over two bread slices. Top with lettuce and tomato, if desired, then close with the remaining bread slices. Slice in half and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.
- Enhance flavor with a dash of lemon juice or hot sauce.
- Tuna salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
