Classic Tuna Baguette
Satisfy your sandwich cravings with this Classic Tuna Baguette—a delightful fusion of creamy, zesty, and crunchy textures nestled in a perfectly crisp baguette. This easy-to-make recipe combines flaky canned tuna with tangy Dijon mustard, bright lemon juice, and a luscious mayonnaise dressing, elevated by the crunch of celery, the sharpness of red onion, and the briny bite of capers. Fresh parsley, crisp lettuce leaves, and juicy slices of tomato round out the flavors, making every bite refreshingly vibrant. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this tuna baguette is perfect for a quick lunch, casual picnic, or satisfying snack. Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, this sandwich delivers a Mediterranean-inspired twist on a classic tuna salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole baguette
- 150 grams canned tuna
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium celery stalk
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato
Instructions
Start by preparing the tuna salad. Drain the canned tuna and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery, red onion, and fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and capers to the tuna mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Season the tuna salad with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Mix until the tuna is fully coated with the dressing.
Slice the baguette lengthwise and open it up, creating a base and a top for the sandwich.
On the base of the baguette, layer the lettuce leaves evenly over the bread.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and arrange them on top of the lettuce.
Spoon the tuna salad evenly across the tomato slices, spreading it so it covers the entire base of the baguette.
Close the baguette with the top part and cut the baguette into two equal halves or desired serving sizes.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful tuna baguette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 5100 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.1 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1156 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
