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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

Name: Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 140 g canned tuna drained; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 pcs celery stalk finely chopped; 1 tbsp red onion finely minced; 0.5 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.13 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 4 pcs sandwich bread; 2 pcs lettuce leaf (optional)

A quick and satisfying sandwich featuring a creamy tuna salad made with mayonnaise, celery, and a touch of mustard. Perfect for a light lunch or easy meal on the go. This recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and balanced flavors.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 10 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 386 kcal

Allergen information: may contain celery, eggs, fish, gluten, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

140 gcanned tuna, drained
3 tbspmayonnaise
1 pcscelery stalk, finely chopped
1 tbspred onion, finely minced
0.5 tspdijon mustard
1 tsplemon juice
0.25 tspsalt
0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
4 pcssandwich bread

garnish

2 pcslettuce leaf(optional)

Equipment

bowl · fork · knife · cutting board

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, flake the drained canned tuna with a fork.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the tuna is well-drained to prevent a watery salad.
2
Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, finely minced red onion, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna.
About 2 min
3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
4
Lay out the sandwich bread slices on a clean surface.
5
Divide the tuna salad mixture evenly between two slices of sandwich bread.
About 1 min
6
If desired, place a lettuce leaf on top of the tuna salad on each sandwich.
Cook’s note: Lettuce adds a nice crunch and freshness.
7
Top with the remaining two slices of sandwich bread and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 386kcal
Protein: 23.4g
Carbs: 27.4g
Fat: 20.5g
Fibre: 2.1g
Sugar: 3.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.