Description
This tuna salad sandwich with celery is a refreshing and crunchy classic, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. It combines flaky tuna with crisp celery and a creamy dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, and minced red onion (if using) to the bowl.
- Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix all ingredients well until combined.
- Spoon the tuna salad onto one slice of bread.
- Top with lettuce leaves, if desired.
- Place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of dried dill or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can prepare the tuna salad ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Experiment with different types of bread like whole wheat, sourdough, or a croissant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300-400 (varies based on bread and mayonnaise)
- Sugar: 1-3g
- Sodium: 300-500mg
- Fat: 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: 2-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g
- Fiber: 2-4g
- Protein: 20-30g
- Cholesterol: 40-60mg