Hold the Mayo Tuna Salad Sandwich
Say goodbye to soggy, calorie-heavy mayo with this vibrant and wholesome "Hold the Mayo Tuna Salad Sandwich." This recipe swaps in creamy ripe avocado as a healthy, flavorful alternative, perfectly paired with a spritz of lemon juice and a touch of Dijon mustard for a zesty kick. Crisp celery, finely diced red onion, and fresh parsley add crunch and brightness, while hearty whole-grain or sourdough bread serves as the perfect canvas for this nutrient-packed tuna salad. Layered with fresh lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this quick, no-cook sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an easy yet satisfying lunch or light dinner option. Whether you're looking for a healthy tuna sandwich recipe or a dairy-free alternative to traditional tuna salad, this dish delivers unbeatable taste and wholesome goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-oz cans canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.33 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread slices
- 2 whole leaves lettuce leaves
- 2 large slices tomato slices
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado until smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir to combine to create a flavorful base.
Break up the drained tuna with a fork and add it to the avocado mixture.
Fold in the finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and fresh parsley. Mix until all components are well incorporated.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, as desired.
To assemble each sandwich, place a lettuce leaf on one bread slice and spread half of the tuna salad mixture on top.
Add a large tomato slice to the sandwich, then top with another slice of bread.
Cut the sandwich in half diagonally for easier handling, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2386 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 93.7 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2054 mg | 44% | |
*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.
