Light Tuna Salad Chicago Hotdog Style Sort of
Meet your new favorite sandwich mashup: Light Tuna Salad Chicago Hotdog Style! This creative recipe combines the creamy, protein-packed goodness of classic tuna salad with the bold, tangy toppings of a Chicago-style hotdog. Featuring a vibrant mix of sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and finely diced onion, the tuna salad is perfectly balanced with both flavor and texture. Piled into warm hotdog buns and topped with juicy tomato wedges, kosher pickle spears, spicy sport peppers (optional), and a tangy drizzle of yellow mustard, each bite is a delightful medley of savory and zesty notes. A sprinkle of celery salt and optional poppy seeds ties it all together for a unique, fuss-free meal ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a picnic, this playful twist on two beloved classics is sure to impress at any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (packed in water)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
- 4 hotdog buns
- 1 tomato, sliced into wedges
- 4 kosher pickle spears
- 8 sport peppers (optional)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake it apart with a fork.
Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl. Stir to combine well.
Fold in the finely diced celery and onion to the tuna mixture for added crunch and texture. Mix until evenly distributed.
Lightly toast the hotdog buns, if desired, to add structure and warmth.
Spoon a generous portion of the tuna salad into each toasted hotdog bun.
Top each loaded bun with a tomato wedge and a kosher pickle spear.
Add two sport peppers to each sandwich, if desired, for some extra heat.
Drizzle a small amount of yellow mustard over the toppings for that classic Chicago hotdog flair.
Sprinkle each tuna salad hotdog lightly with celery salt for added flavor depth.
Optional: Sprinkle poppy seeds onto the buns or over the fillings for a more authentic presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fun mashup of flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.4 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 5777 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 94.1 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 491 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1550 mg | 33% | |
*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.
