Fruity Tunawiches
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistibly fresh and flavorful Fruity Tunawiches! This unique twist on a classic tuna sandwich combines tender, flaky tuna with bursts of sweetness from seedless grapes and crisp diced apple. A touch of finely chopped celery adds crunch, while a creamy mayonnaise base is brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, this tuna mixture is layered atop a bed of peppery arugula or baby spinach and sandwiched between golden-toasted slices of bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, these vibrant tuna sandwiches are a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that are perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or light dinner. Try this easy recipe today for a refreshingly fruity spin on a lunchtime classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup grapes (seedless, halved)
- 0.5 cup apple (diced, any variety)
- 0.33 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices sandwich bread (toasted, white or whole-grain)
- 1 cup arugula or baby spinach
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a medium mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into small pieces.
Add the mayonnaise to the bowl and mix until it is evenly combined with the tuna.
Fold in the halved grapes, diced apple, and chopped celery until everything is mixed well.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
Taste the tuna mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Toast your sandwich bread slices to a golden brown if not already toasted.
On half of the toasted bread slices, layer a small handful of arugula or baby spinach.
Spoon an even layer of the fruity tuna mixture on top of the greens.
Top with the remaining slices of toasted bread to make sandwiches.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Fruity Tunawiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 3109 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.9 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 921 mg | 20% | |
*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.
