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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

A quick and satisfying sandwich featuring a creamy tuna salad made with mayonnaise, celery, and a touch of mustard. Perfect for a light lunch or easy meal on the go. This recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and balanced flavors.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
10 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
386 kcal
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Allergen information: may contain celery, eggs, fish, gluten, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 140 gcanned tuna, drained
  • 3 tbspmayonnaise
  • 1 pcscelery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 tbspred onion, finely minced
  • 0.5 tspdijon mustard
  • 1 tsplemon juice
  • 0.25 tspsalt
  • 0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 pcssandwich bread

garnish

  • 2 pcslettuce leaf(optional)

Equipment

bowl · fork · knife · cutting board

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, flake the drained canned tuna with a fork.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the tuna is well-drained to prevent a watery salad.

  2. 2

    Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, finely minced red onion, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna.

    About 2 min

  3. 3

    Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

  4. 4

    Lay out the sandwich bread slices on a clean surface.

  5. 5

    Divide the tuna salad mixture evenly between two slices of sandwich bread.

    About 1 min

  6. 6

    If desired, place a lettuce leaf on top of the tuna salad on each sandwich.

    Cook’s note: Lettuce adds a nice crunch and freshness.

  7. 7

    Top with the remaining two slices of sandwich bread and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
386kcal
Protein
23.4g
Carbs
27.4g
Fat
20.5g
Fibre
2.1g
Sugar
3.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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