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Tuna Salad Sandwich

Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices bread
  • 2 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 4 thin tomato slices

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, use a fork to break up the drained tuna, then add the mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Fold together until evenly combined, about 2 minutes.
  2. Toast the bread slices in a toaster, under a broiler, or in a skillet until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes total.
  3. Spoon half the tuna salad onto two slices of toast, spread it to the edges, top with lettuce and tomato, close with the remaining toast, and serve right away.

Notes

If you make the tuna salad ahead, give it a quick stir and a small squeeze of fresh lemon before assembling so it tastes bright again. Leftover tuna salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; store the toast, lettuce, and tomato separately.