Traveling Tuna Subs
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistible Traveling Tuna Subs, a quick and easy recipe designed for flavor and portability. Made with flaky canned tuna mixed into a creamy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice, this hearty sandwich is packed with texture and crunch from finely diced celery, tangy pickles, and sweet red onion. Nestled in a crusty baguette or soft sub roll, the tuna filling is complemented by crisp romaine lettuce and juicy tomato slices for a perfectly balanced bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, these make-ahead sandwiches are ideal for picnics, road trips, or a simple on-the-go meal. Wrapped tightly for freshness, these Traveling Tuna Subs promise to be a crowd-pleaser wherever your adventures take you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Tuna (canned, in water)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cup Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Pickles (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (ground)
- 2 large Baguette or sub rolls
- 4 whole leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Open the tuna cans, drain the water, and transfer the tuna into a large mixing bowl. Flake it apart with a fork to ensure it’s evenly shredded.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna. Mix well until the dressing coats all the tuna evenly.
Fold in the diced celery, red onion, and chopped pickles. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Season the tuna mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Slice the baguette or sub rolls in half lengthwise, without cutting all the way through to create a hinge.
Layer the bottom half of each roll with 2 romaine lettuce leaves and a few slices of tomato.
Generously spoon the tuna mixture on top of the tomato slices, spreading it evenly across the bread.
Close the subs, press gently to secure the fillings, and wrap tightly in parchment paper or foil for easy transport.
Serve immediately, or keep refrigerated if carrying on a trip. Enjoy your Traveling Tuna Subs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 4534 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.6 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1617 mg | 34% | |
*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.
