Just Another Tuna Salad Sandwich

Elevate your lunchtime routine with the simple yet satisfying "Just Another Tuna Salad Sandwich" recipe. Perfectly flaked canned tuna combines with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to create a flavorful base. Finely chopped celery and red onion add just the right amount of crunch and aromatic depth, while crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices provide refreshing contrast. Served between your favorite bread—lightly toasted for extra texture, if you wish—this classic sandwich is ready in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal meal for busy days. Whether you're looking for an easy lunch, a quick picnic option, or a nostalgic comfort food, this tuna salad sandwich ticks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 6 oz Tuna (canned, in water)
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Celery (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 slices Bread (your choice, toasted if desired)
• 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 4 pieces Tomato slices

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the bowl.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 4

Using a fork, mix everything together until well combined and creamy.

Step 5

Lay out two slices of bread for each sandwich (toasted if preferred).

Step 6

Place one lettuce leaf on each bottom slice of bread, followed by 2 tomato slices.

Step 7

Spoon half of the tuna salad mixture onto each prepared bread slice, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Top with the remaining bread slices to complete the sandwiches.

Step 9

Cut the sandwiches in half (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	492.6 grams (492.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	962

Total Fat 39.60g	51%
Saturated Fat 4.20g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 2076mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 94.40g	34%
Dietary Fiber 5.60g	20%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 56.50g	113%

Vitamin D 340IU	1701%
Calcium 239mg	18%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 811mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 39.3%