Lemon Pepper Tuna Sandwich
Brighten up your lunch routine with this zesty and satisfying Lemon Pepper Tuna Sandwich! Packed with the refreshing tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, paired with the bold kick of cracked black pepper, this tuna salad is elevated with the crunch of celery, the subtle sweetness of red onion, and the creaminess of mayo and Dijon mustard. Nestled between slices of whole grain or sourdough bread, the sandwich is beautifully layered with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato for the perfect bite every time. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this protein-packed recipe is ideal for a healthy lunch or a light dinner. Toast the bread for an irresistible golden crunch, and enjoy a sandwich that’s bursting with flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 medium (zested and juiced) lemon
- 1 teaspoon (freshly cracked) black pepper
- 1 small (finely diced) celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons (finely minced) red onion
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 4 pieces (whole grain, sourdough, or your choice) bread slices
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium (sliced) tomato
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for toasting bread) butter
Instructions
Drain the tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, diced celery, minced red onion, dijon mustard, and salt to the bowl with the tuna.
Mix everything together with a fork until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice, pepper, or salt if needed.
If desired, lightly butter one side of each bread slice and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on one side.
Lay out the bread slices (toasted sides facing out if you buttered and toasted them) on a clean surface.
Place a leaf of lettuce on two of the bread slices as a base layer to prevent the tuna salad from making the bread soggy.
Top the lettuce with an even layer of the prepared tuna mixture.
Add slices of tomato on top of the tuna mixture, then top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread.
Slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 3829 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1251 mg | 27% | |
*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.
