Tuna Salad Sandwich
Upgrade your lunch game with this easy and flavorful Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe! Perfectly flaked canned tuna is combined with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy diced celery, tangy dill pickle, red onion, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, creating a filling that’s bursting with texture and taste. Sandwiched between two slices of your favorite bread—optionally toasted for extra crunch—and layered with crisp lettuce, this classic dish comes together in just 10 minutes. Whether you're packing it for a picnic, enjoying a quick lunch at home, or serving up a simple yet satisfying meal, this tuna salad sandwich is a timeless favorite. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it's the ultimate go-to recipe for busy days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 tablespoons red onion
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sliced bread
- 2 leaves lettuce leaves
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl. Flake it with a fork to separate the pieces.
Finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickle.
Add the mayonnaise, diced celery, red onion, dill pickle, and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna. Mix well to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Toast the bread slices if desired.
Lay one lettuce leaf on two slices of bread.
Spread an even amount of the tuna salad mixture onto the lettuce-topped slices of bread.
Top each with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches in half for easier handling and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2220 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*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.
