Description
This recipe elevates the classic tuna sandwich. Flaky tuna combines with fresh lemon, fragrant dill, and a creamy dressing, all nestled inside a buttery croissant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 croissants, split
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, finely chopped celery, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl with the tuna.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Season the tuna salad with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Spoon the tuna salad generously onto the split croissants.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra freshness, add a pinch of lemon zest to the tuna salad.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, increase the amount of lemon juice.
- This tuna salad is also delicious served on crackers or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350-450
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate-High
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: Low
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate