Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich
Quick, budget-friendly, and endlessly satisfying, this tuna salad sandwich is a no-fuss lunch that comes together in 10 minutes with zero cooking required.
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Ingredients
For the Tuna Salad:
- 2 cans flaked white tuna drained
- 120 g mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery finely diced
- 20 g onion finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon capers optional
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional
For the Sandwich:
- 8 slices bread sourdough or whole wheat work great
- lettuce leaves
- Extra mayo for spreading
Instructions
- Drain both cans of tuna thoroughly and add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Flake the tuna apart with a fork until no large chunks remain.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, and red onion to the bowl. Squeeze in the lemon juice, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toast your bread if desired, then spread a thin layer of mayo on each slice.
- Pile on the tuna mixture, then layer with lettuce.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Servings: 4