Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwich, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This quick and easy recipe pairs the savory goodness of tender tuna with the sweet, tart burst of dried cranberries for a perfectly balanced flavor combination. Crunchy celery and zesty red onion add texture, while a creamy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together. Served atop crisp lettuce and your choice of bread—whether whole-grain, sourdough, or white—this sandwich is as versatile as it is satisfying. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for a hassle-free meal, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or a casual picnic. Whether you're packing lunch for the office or enjoying a leisurely bite at home, these tuna salad sandwiches with cranberries are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 oz Canned tuna (chunk light or solid, drained)
- 2 tbsp Dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp Celery (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Bread slices (your choice of whole-grain, sourdough, or white)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, dried cranberries, diced celery, and diced red onion.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated and creamy.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. Place a lettuce leaf on two of the slices.
Spread half of the tuna salad mixture evenly onto each bread slice with the lettuce leaf.
Top with the remaining slices of bread to complete the sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1886 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*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.
