Dairy-Free Classic Tuna Buns
Discover the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and satisfying flavors with our Dairy-Free Classic Tuna Buns! This quick and easy recipe transforms humble canned tuna into a vibrant filling blended with dairy-free mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and crisp celery for a refreshing crunch. Topped with juicy tomato slices and nestled on a bed of romaine lettuce, these buns are lightly toasted with a hint of olive oil for the ultimate sandwich experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dairy-free delight caters to food allergy-friendly diets while proving to be a crowd-pleaser for lunches, picnics, or casual dinners. Simple to prepare and packed with protein, these tuna buns are both nutritious and irresistibly flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 whole Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 whole Burger buns
- 4 whole Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 whole Tomato, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Drain the canned tuna and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the dairy-free mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna.
Mix everything thoroughly until the tuna mixture is well combined and creamy.
Lay the burger buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the cut side of each bun with a little olive oil.
Place the buns in the preheated oven to lightly toast them for about 5 minutes.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Start assembling the tuna buns: Place a romaine lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
Spoon generous portions of the tuna mixture onto each lettuce-lined bun half.
Top each tuna-filled bun with slices of tomato.
Cover each with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free classic tuna buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.6 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 3162 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*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.
