Quick and Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich for Kids of All Ages
Delightfully simple and irresistibly creamy, this Quick and Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich is a perfect choice for busy families and kids of all ages. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, mayo, and a touch of sweet pickle relish, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it a lifesaver for hectic mornings or after-school snacks. A dash of lemon juice and crunchy diced celery elevate the classic flavors, while optional layers of crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices add a refreshing twist. Served between perfectly soft whole wheat bread, these sandwiches are kid-friendly, customizable, and packed with wholesome goodness. Pair with fresh fruit, veggie sticks, or chips for a complete meal that’s both fun and nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 ounces) canned tuna (in water)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 leaves green leaf lettuce (optional)
- 4 slices slices of tomato (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, pickle relish, diced celery, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the tuna.
Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the tuna salad has a creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Lay out 4 slices of bread. Spread an even layer of tuna salad on 2 of the slices.
If using, place one lettuce leaf and 2 slices of tomato on top of the tuna salad.
Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Cut each sandwich in half diagonally for easy handling, especially for kids.
Serve immediately with a side of fruit, vegetable sticks, or chips for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% | |
*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.
