Gluten-Free Tuna Salad on Toast
Elevate your lunch game with this flavorful and satisfying Gluten-Free Tuna Salad on Toast recipe! Perfect for those who love healthy, quick meals, this dish combines tender, protein-rich canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a hint of freshly squeezed lemon juice for balanced flavor. Finely chopped celery and red onion add a delightful crunch, while optional fresh parsley delivers vibrant color and aroma. For maximum enjoyment, the tuna salad is piled high onto golden, crisp slices of toasted gluten-free bread—creating an irresistible open-faced sandwich that’s both nutritious and gluten-free. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a wholesome solo meal or a lunch that impresses guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces gluten-free bread slices
- 0.5 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon butter (for toasting, optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, and red onion.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the tuna mixture. Mix well until evenly combined.
Optionally, stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and a pop of color.
Heat a skillet or toaster and lightly butter the gluten-free bread slices (if desired). Toast the bread slices until they are golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Place the toasted gluten-free bread slices on a serving plate.
Spoon the prepared tuna salad evenly over each piece of toast, spreading it out to cover the bread.
Serve immediately as an open-faced sandwich, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1318 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 289 mg | 6% | |
*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.
