Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
A delightful tuna salad sandwich that combines rich flavors and textures, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Mixing, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 ounce) cans yellowfin tuna, oil packed
- 6 tablespoons quality mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and finely chopped
- 3½ teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3½ teaspoons bread and butter pickles, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 6 slices sourdough bread, toasted
- Butter lettuce for sandwich
- Quality mayonnaise and Dijon mustard for spreading
Instructions
- Drain the tuna by draining one can and leaving the oil in the other.
- Break apart the tuna into a mixing bowl, gently breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add in the 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard.
- Include the finely chopped shallot, celery, capers, and fresh dill to the bowl.
- Season with lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Toast the 6 slices of sourdough bread until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the sandwich with mayo and Dijon on each slice, lettuce, and a scoop of tuna salad.
- Slice and serve immediately or wrap for later.
Notes
The tuna salad can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg