Best 6 Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches With Lemon Habanero Mayo Recipes

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Grilled tuna salad sandwiches with lemon habanero mayo are a summertime classic dish that are a perfect combination of smoky and flavorful. This sandwich is a great way to enjoy fresh tuna and an easy meal to make for lunch or dinner. The lemon habanero mayo adds a zesty kick to the sandwich that cuts through the richness of the tuna and the bread. This sandwich is a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES WITH LEMON-HABANERO MAYO



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The recipe is from the wonderful Booby Flay! A fresh tuna salad sandwich just can't be beat, and I bet the Lemon-Habanero Mayo is makes this dish. I haven't tried this one yet, but DH is begging me to make it.....so we'll see ;)

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups fresh lemon juice
1/2-1 whole habanero pepper (only use the whole thing if you like HOT!!!)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup mayonnaise, good quality
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
8 slices hearty bread (French, Italian, ciabatta, etc.)
watercress

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high.
  • Place lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil (you can do this on the grill if you like). Cook until juice has reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Place lemon syrup, habanero, lemon zest, and mayo in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add onions, celery, and parsley to mayo mixture, stir to combine and set aside.
  • Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Grill for 3 min per side or slightly charred and cooked to medium doneness. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minute before cutting.
  • Cut tuna into small dice or flake with a fork. Add the tuna to the may mixture and gently mix until combined.
  • Divide the tuna salad among 4 slices of bread. Top with a few sprigs of watercress and the remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 792.2, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.6, Protein 18.7

GRILLED TUSCAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

One 1 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak
2 teaspoons ground fennel
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for serving
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 anchovy fillets, patted dry and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin Tuscan olive oil
Honey, if needed
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed well and drained again
1 cup Gaeta olives, pitted
1/2 bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces mixed baby greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh-flat leaf parsley
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the tuna: Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Mix together the fennel, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Brush the tuna with canola oil on both sides and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Grill until charred on both sides and cooked to medium doneness, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into medium dice.
  • For the salad dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, rosemary, anchovies and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking, until it all emulsifies. For a sweeter and thicker texture, whisk in a teaspoon of honey at a time, until desired taste and consistency is reached.
  • For the salad: Combine the beans, olives, fennel, onion and tuna in a large bowl. Add the dressing and gently toss to coat. Add the greens, basil and parsley , season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
  • For serving: Mound the salad on a platter and sprinkle the remaining lemon juice over the top.

TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES WITH LEMON RéMOULADE



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Five ingredients and just two steps is all you need to make these zesty tuna salad sandwiches - a wonderful dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (12 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup tartar sauce
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 cup thinly sliced romaine
4 crusty French rolls (6 to 8 inches long), split

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, tartar sauce and lemon peel.
  • Fill rolls with romaine and tuna salad

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 12220 mg

GRILLED TUNA SALAD



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I love cooking this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are quick to cook and delicious, and always seem a little more elegant, even though they're pretty inexpensive. You can find them at most meat and seafood counters. -De'Lawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/3 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush tuna with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, edamame and corn. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat., Divide salad among four plates; slice tuna and arrange over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51 mg cholesterol, Sodium 380 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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For many people, those days when you had a tuna salad sandwich for lunch are still some of the happiest childhood memories. Bring back those days with a simple lunch that satisfies your nostalgic cravings for a simple, homemade sandwich.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (6 oz each) tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Spread tuna mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

HABANERO CHICKEN/TUNA SALAD SANDWICH



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A very nice and spicy mix on the regular tuna and chicken salad sandwich. I made this on a very late night when I was pretty hungry. P.S. Don't mess around with the habanero part, you will be sorry!

Provided by The Sous Chef Revol

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces solid white tuna
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 tablespoon paprika
1/4 sweet green pepper, chopped into cubes
1 tablespoon of ripped up white chicken meat
1/2 teaspoon habanero sauce (please, no more, no less)
your favorite bread (I like baguette)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (I like to grind it myself in a mortar and pestle) (optional)
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Open can of tuna and drain water.
  • Cut green peppers and chicken.
  • Mix tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl with the paprika (if you added the cinnamon and Dijon, add those in this step).
  • Finally, add the 1/2 of a TSP of habanero sauce.
  • and mix until all of the chicken is covered with the tuna and the a pale pink red or (in HTML notation: fb9a8c). Put in bread and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right tuna. Opt for high-quality, sustainably-sourced tuna steaks or fillets. Fresh tuna is preferable, but canned tuna can also be used, just be sure to drain and flake it thoroughly.
  • Cook the tuna to perfection. Searing the tuna briefly over high heat creates a delicious crust while keeping the inside moist and tender. Alternatively, you can grill or bake the tuna until just cooked through.
  • Make a flavorful mayo. The lemon-habanero mayo adds a zesty kick to the sandwich. You can adjust the amount of habanero to suit your taste preferences.
  • Use fresh vegetables. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers add texture and freshness to the sandwich.
  • Assemble the sandwich carefully. Place the tuna salad on top of the lettuce, then add the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Drizzle with the lemon-habanero mayo and top with the other slice of bread.

Conclusion:

Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Lemon-Habanero Mayo are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. The combination of seared tuna, flavorful mayo, and fresh vegetables makes for a satisfying and nutritious sandwich. With a bit of planning and preparation, you can have a gourmet-quality sandwich in no time. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy this tasty tuna salad sandwich!

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