Dijon Cilantro Tuna Salad on Whole Grain Bread
Elevate your lunch game with this Dijon Cilantro Tuna Salad on Whole Grain Bread—an irresistible combination of fresh, zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients. This creamy tuna salad is infused with the tangy kick of Dijon mustard, the brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the herbaceous punch of chopped cilantro, perfectly balanced by the crunch of red onion and celery. Piled high on hearty whole grain bread with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this sandwich offers a satisfying, protein-packed meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick yet nourishing lunch or light dinner. Easy to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors, this tuna salad sandwich will quickly become a staple in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (packed in water)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 2 whole leaves lettuce leaves
- 4 slices tomato slices
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, diced celery, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the tuna.
Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined and creamy.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or lemon juice to your liking.
Lay out the slices of whole grain bread. On two of the slices, place a lettuce leaf and two tomato slices each.
Spread an even layer of the tuna salad onto the other two slices of bread.
Assemble the sandwiches by placing the slices with the tuna salad on top of the slices with the lettuce and tomatoes.
Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally, if desired, and serve immediately. Optionally, pair the sandwich with a side of fresh fruit or veggie sticks for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1106 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*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.
