Classic Tuna Buns
Get ready to savor the delightful simplicity of **Classic Tuna Buns**, a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual lunch. Featuring flaky canned tuna blended with creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, and aromatic onion, this easy-to-make tuna salad is brightened with a splash of lemon juice and perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. Served on golden-toasted hamburger buns layered with fresh lettuce and juicy tomato slices, these tuna buns strike the ideal balance between creamy, crunchy, and tangy. Ready in just 20 minutes, this family-friendly recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking quick sandwich recipes, easy tuna ideas, or a tasty way to brighten up a mealtime staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Hamburger buns
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato Sliced tomato
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess oil or water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Mix well until all the ingredients are fully integrated and the mixture is creamy.
Taste the tuna mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Lightly toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Spoon a generous amount of the tuna mixture over the lettuce leaves.
Top with sliced tomato and cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade tuna buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.6 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2168 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.4 g | 212% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 112.2 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1038 mg | 22% | |
*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.
