Tuna Sandwich Simple and Delicious
Elevate your lunch game with this Tuna Sandwich recipe: simple, delicious, and ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring tender canned tuna mixed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, and crunchy bits of finely chopped celery and red onion, this sandwich strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Served on your choice of bread with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, it's a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s as quick to make as it is to devour. Whether you're after a light and easy lunch or a flavorful snack, this classic tuna sandwich hits all the right notes. Perfect for busy weekdays or a casual picnic, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna (in water or oil)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Celery (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Bread slices
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 small Tomato (sliced)
Instructions
Open the can of tuna and drain any excess water or oil.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Toast the bread slices lightly if desired for extra texture.
Lay out two slices of bread on a clean surface. Place a lettuce leaf on each slice, then add a few slices of tomato on top.
Spread a generous layer of the tuna mixture over the tomato slices.
Top each sandwich with another slice of bread to complete.
Cut the sandwiches in half (diagonally or horizontally) for easy serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your simple and delicious tuna sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1643 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 821 mg | 17% | |
*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.
