Best 2 Pesto Tuna Sandwich Recipes

If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious lunch or dinner option, look no further than the pesto tuna sandwich. This classic sandwich is packed with flavor and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you're a fan of tuna salad sandwiches or just looking for something new to try, the pesto tuna sandwich is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA AND PESTO SANDWICH

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Canned tuna and prepared pesto along with radicchio and cucumber make up this Mediterranean-style picnic sandwich made on an English muffin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 can (5 ounces) solid white tuna packed in water, drained and broken into chunks
1 to 2 tablespoons Basic Basil Pesto
Radicchio or lettuce leaves
1 large English muffin, toasted
Cucumber, sliced
Fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Mix tuna with prepared pesto. Place a few radicchio leaves onto bottom half of Englishmuffin. Top with tuna mixture, cucumber, and a squeeze of lemon. Sandwichwith muffin top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g

PESTO TUNA SANDWICH

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Make and share this Pesto Tuna Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 tablespoons pesto sauce (I used store-bought)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
shredded lettuce (optional)
4 slices monterey jack cheese
4 hard rolls

Steps:

Combine the pesto, mayo, tuna, and tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the tuna mixture on the bottom half of the rolls and top with a slice of cheese (I used hoagie rolls; this is enough filling for four large sandwiches).
Broil until the cheese is slightly browned.
Top with optional lettuce and the other half of the bun.
Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 919.3, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 34.2

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh basil. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it won't be as flavorful.
To make the pesto, you can use a food processor or a blender. If you're using a blender, be sure to use a low speed so that you don't over-process the pesto.
If you don't have pine nuts, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
To make the tuna salad, be sure to use flaked tuna. You can use canned tuna or cooked tuna.
If you're making the sandwich ahead of time, be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

The pesto tuna sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make lunch option. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal on the go. The pesto adds a flavorful and creamy element to the sandwich, while the tuna provides a protein-packed punch. This sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.