Just Another Tuna Salad Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with the simple yet satisfying "Just Another Tuna Salad Sandwich" recipe. Perfectly flaked canned tuna combines with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to create a flavorful base. Finely chopped celery and red onion add just the right amount of crunch and aromatic depth, while crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices provide refreshing contrast. Served between your favorite bread—lightly toasted for extra texture, if you wish—this classic sandwich is ready in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal meal for busy days. Whether you're looking for an easy lunch, a quick picnic option, or a nostalgic comfort food, this tuna salad sandwich ticks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz Tuna (canned, in water)
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Celery (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 slices Bread (your choice, toasted if desired)
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Tomato slices
Instructions
Drain the tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the bowl.
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Using a fork, mix everything together until well combined and creamy.
Lay out two slices of bread for each sandwich (toasted if preferred).
Place one lettuce leaf on each bottom slice of bread, followed by 2 tomato slices.
Spoon half of the tuna salad mixture onto each prepared bread slice, spreading it evenly.
Top with the remaining bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches in half (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.6 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 2076 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.5 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 811 mg | 17% | |
*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.
