Easy Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Whip up a quick and satisfying lunch with these Easy Tuna Salad Sandwiches! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy mayonnaise, and a delightful crunch from finely chopped celery and red onion, this recipe is a classic favorite that's ready in just 10 minutes. A hint of tangy lemon juice elevates the flavors, while a pinch of salt and black pepper rounds out the seasoning. Serve this delicious tuna salad on your choice of bread—whether it's soft sandwich slices, flaky croissants, or hearty rolls—layered with crisp lettuce and optionally juicy tomato slices. Perfect for busy weekdays, light lunches, or picnic outings, these versatile sandwiches are sure to become your go-to recipe for fresh, flavorful convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 stalk Celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 slices Bread (your choice, e.g., sandwich bread, rolls, or croissants)
- 2 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
1. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
2. Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and lemon juice to the bowl.
3. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then mix everything together until well combined.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Take your bread slices and lay them out. If desired, lightly toast the bread for added texture.
6. Spread an even portion of the tuna salad onto two slices of bread.
7. Add a lettuce leaf to each tuna-covered slice, followed by optional tomato slices if desired.
8. Top each with another slice of bread to form a sandwich.
9. Cut sandwiches in half if preferred and serve immediately. Enjoy your Easy Tuna Salad Sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.2 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2514 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 90.3 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*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.
