
Here’s a classic Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe that’s creamy, flavorful, and super quick to whip up. Whether for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner, it’s always a go-to comfort food! 🥪🐟
🥪 Tuna Salad Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2–3 sandwiches
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sweet or dill relish
- 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or green onion
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (optional crunch)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 4–6 slices bread (whole wheat, sourdough, or classic white)
- Optional: lettuce, tomato slices, pickles
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Mix the tuna salad:
In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayo, mustard, relish, onion, and celery.
Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. - Assemble the sandwich:
Spoon the tuna salad onto bread slices. Add optional toppings like lettuce or tomato. - Serve:
Enjoy as-is, or toast the bread for extra texture. Can also be served in lettuce wraps for low-carb version.
✅ Tips:
- Add a boiled chopped egg for a heartier version.
- Mix in a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Try it on a croissant, pita, or in a wrap for variation.
🧊 Storage:
- Store leftover tuna salad in the fridge (airtight container) for up to 3 days.
- Avoid freezing — mayo-based salads don’t thaw well.
🥪 Tuna Salad Sandwich
Servings
3
servingsPrep time
10
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Ingredients
2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon sweet or dill relish
1–2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or green onion
1 stalk celery, finely chopped (optional crunch)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
4–6 slices bread (whole wheat, sourdough, or classic white)
Optional: lettuce, tomato slices, pickles
Directions
- Mix the tuna salad: In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayo, mustard, relish, onion, and celery.
- Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spoon the tuna salad onto bread slices. Add optional toppings like lettuce or tomato.
- Serve: Enjoy as-is, or toast the bread for extra texture. Can also be served in lettuce wraps for low-carb version.

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