The Best Tuna Sandwich
The best tuna sandwich doesn't have to be boring, nor does it have to be complex! Celery, scallions, lemon, and Dijon do the trick.
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread, lightly toasted
- Mixed greens
- 1 5 oz can of sustainable tuna in water, drained
- 2 TBSP mayonnaise
- 1 rib of celery, roughly chopped (approx. 3 TBSP)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (approx. 2 TBSP)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the drained tuna into a small mixing bowl and flake it. Then add the mayonnaise, celery, scallions, Dijon, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything well until thoroughly mixed; taste and adjust salt if needed. Set aside.
- Lightly toast some bread, and spread half of the tuna salad over a slice. Top it with some mixed greens.
- Serve your sandwich with a side of chips and a pickle for the ultimate lunch plate!
- Alternatively, you can snub the bread and enjoy the tuna salad by scooping it up with crackers. Or, make it a wrap!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g
