Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch idea or a satisfying addition to your picnic spread, tuna salad sandwiches are a classic for a reason. The combination of canned tuna, mayonnaise, and crunchy vegetables offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many variations on the classic recipe, there is sure to be a tuna salad sandwich that will satisfy your taste buds. This article will provide you with a variety of tuna salad sandwich recipes to choose from, each offering its own unique twist on the traditional combination of ingredients. From simple and straightforward preparations to more elaborate creations, you're sure to find the perfect recipe for your next tuna salad sandwich.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
I gave Mom's original recipe a boost by adding onion and green pepper to these delightfully different tuna sandwiches. With hard-cooked eggs and cheese, the filling tastes fresh, not fishy, and the rolls stay nice and crispy. -Nancy Selig, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine eggs and tuna. Add the cheese, green pepper, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Stir in the Miracle Whip., Spoon about 1/2 cup onto each roll; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 33g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
FRESH TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Poach tuna in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through. Flake and pull apart. Combine with mayonnaise, mustard, relish, onion and celery, herbs, salt and pepper. Spoon on rolls. Top with some sliced sweet pickles and potato chips.
TUNA-SALAD SANDWICH, JULIA CHILD STYLE
This was one of Julia Child's favorite dishes for a working lunch. For decades, Julia was on the road more than she was home and, when she returned to her beloved kitchen, she craved simple foods. For Julia, the important ingredients for this sandwich were the tuna (it had to be packed in oil) and the mayo (she preferred Hellmann's). Her longtime assistant, Stephanie Hersh, said, "The rest was up for grabs." Make it with capers, cornichons and chopped onion, a squirt of lemon juice and some herbs, serve it open-face on an English muffin or between slices of white bread, and you'll have Julia's midday signature.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories dinner, lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the tuna salad: Using a fork, mash the tuna with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise. Add the celery, as much onion and chopped cornichons as you'd like, and the capers or olives, and toss to combine. Add a squirt of lemon juice, some salt (go easy at first) and pepper. Taste and see if you'd like more mayo, onion or cornichons. Add more lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chives or parsley, if you're using either. (Makes 1 1/2 cups.) The tuna salad is good to go as soon as it's made, but it's even better after a couple of hours in the fridge.
- When you're ready to serve, spread the muffins or bread with a little mayonnaise. If you're using English muffins, do what Julia did: Make open-face sandwiches. Put a leaf of lettuce on each muffin half, top with tuna salad and finish with tomato and onion. If you're using sliced bread, prepare traditional sandwiches: Top each of 2 slices of bread with 1 piece lettuce, tomato and onion, then spread over the tuna and finish with remaining onion, tomato, lettuce and bread.
TUNA AND OLIVE SALAD SANDWICH
Steps:
- Make tuna salad:
- Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add remaining salad ingredients and stir together gently. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble sandwiches:
- Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths and halve each piece horizontally. Brush cut sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Make sandwiches with baguette, lettuce, and tuna salad.
TUNA SALAD OR SANDWICH SPREAD
The pecans give this tuna salad a wonderful flavor. It can be served in lettuce cups for a luncheon. I like to make sandwiches from this mixture for picnics or backyard parties.
Provided by Stella Mae
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
- Serve on lettuce leaves for a luncheon or make sandwiches.
SWEET AND SPICY TUNA SALAD SANDWICH!
What a different way to enjoy tuna! The chipolte mayo added a really nice kick to it.
Provided by Karina Alcala
Categories Sandwiches
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Drain your tuna pretty well. Add mayo and mix. Add chopped onions, relish and celery. Peel your pineapple (it has to be fresh. You can use can but it just wont taste the same). Cut the pineapple into rings and take the core out.
- 2. In a blender add mayo, lemon juice, chipotle peppers, salt and olive oil blend until well combined. Start toasting your bread (you can use any bread you like).
- 3. To assemble sandwiches all you do is slather bread with the spicy mayo onto both pieces. Add as much tuna as you like. I like to make mine fat. Add a ring of pineapple on top with some lettuce and top with the other piece of bread. Cut the sandwich in half or quarters what ever you like. These are great party foods or finger foods.
CRANBERRY TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
This recipe is what I came up with when I wanted to recreate a Tuna Salad sandwich I had at Starbucks.
Provided by Ambrosia for Guen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl and stir until tuna is broken up and ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lightly season with salt and pepper and stir again.
- Add additional amounts of ingredients as desired.
- Spread salad on bread.
MIXED VEGGIE TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Mixed veggies perk up the classic tuna salad sandwich. Serve alongside fruit cups and your favorite chips. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spoon tuna mixture onto bun bottoms; replace tops., Place each sandwich on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Fold foil around each sandwich and seal tightly; place packets on a baking sheet. , Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
QUICK AND EASY TUNA SALAD SANDWICH FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Make and share this Quick and Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich for Kids of All Ages recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jmdrag
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Empty tuna into bowl.
- Add mayonnaise and pickle relish.
- Mix well and taste. Add more mayo or pickle relish if necessary.
- Toast bread.
- Add lettuce, tuna chef and cheese.
TUNA AND OLIVE SALAD SANDWICH
Unusual combo that tastes like something out of a gourmet sandwich cafe. I could not stop eating this...sooo wonderful. Originally from an old episode of Cooking Live.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Add remaining salad ingredients and stir together gently.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble sandwiches: Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths and halve each piece horizontally.
- Brush cut sides with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Make sandwiches with baguette, lettuce, and tuna salad.
GREEN GODDESS TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Make the dressing in a food processor if you like, but it won't be as smooth or have that bright green hue you get when you do it in a blender.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Sandwich Tuna Fish Herb Tarragon Basil Parsley Sour Cream Mayonnaise Lemon
Yield Makes 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Purée basil, parsley, tarragon, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a blender until very smooth and pale green. Transfer dressing to a medium bowl and add tuna. Using a fork, break up tuna and incorporate into dressing. Mix in celery, shallot, and garlic; season with salt and lots of pepper.
- Toss chopped mixed herbs with remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle with a little oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
- Build sandwiches with English muffins, tuna salad (you may have a bit extra), and herb salad.
THE "BETTER THAN TUNA" VEGAN CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH
You wouldn't think tuna salad would be something a person would miss after going vegetarian/vegan, but every now and then, I crave it, and I want something simple - no cooking required! This recipe is perfect for a picnic; quick lunch; or a fast, light dinner. Chickpeas resemble the texture of tuna when you pulse them in a food processor. Spread this on some toasted bread with green leaf lettuce or dip into it with crackers. The best part? It's cholesterol and mercury free and super yummy!
Provided by Compassionate Chef
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. After you drain and rinse the chickpeas, place them in a food processor and pulse 10-15 times until you have a flaky mixture.
- 2. Mix the chickpeas with the rest of the ingredients and enjoy!
KANA'S DELI TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
I love tuna salad sandwiches, this is combination of the different deli tuna salad recipes I've used over the years.
Provided by Kana K.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix it, spread it, eat it.
BEST TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Steps:
- PREPARATION Step 1 Press the liquid from the tuna, and combine the tuna with mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, hot sauce, and minced onion. Step 2 Stir until fully combined and smooth (add more mayonnaise if necessary), season with salt and pepper. Step 3 Toast the bread, then spread a thin layer of avocado onto the bread. Step 4 Pile the tuna mixture on top of the avocado. Top the tuna with the slice of cheese and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
DARRA'S FAMOUS TUNA WALDORF SALAD SANDWICH FILLING
Categories Apple Fish Leafy Green Nut Sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, curry powder, salt and pepper. Add tuna, shallot, apple, walnuts, celery and pickle relish and toss until all ingredients are coated with dressing.
- Lightly toast the croissants. Split in half, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of the croissant and fill with tuna salad. Top with a slice of Swiss cheese and the top half of the croissant.
- Serve with a dill pickle and potato chips. Bon appetit!
HABANERO CHICKEN/TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
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
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!
CLASSIC TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Here is Craig Claiborne's version of the classic lunchbox staple. Celery, red onion and red bell pepper add crunch; capers and lemon juice lend a little tang.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories easy, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, sandwiches, main course
Time 5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, capers and lemon juice. Mix with a fork until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on the sandwich bread of your choice.
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH WITH A BITE!
A wonderful change from regular tuna salad sandwich. This is the only way we do it in our house! Note: I didn't notice until March 2010 (took me 8 years) that the ingredient horseradish had somehow defaulted to horseradish sauce. There are many great reviews here from people who used horseradish sauce, so don't be afraid to try it. I have corrected the recipe as it really does call for prepared horseradish, which is much hotter.
Provided by Just Call Me Martha
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain tuna and mix with onion, parsley, mayo and horseradish sauce.
- Adjust mayo and horseradish to personal taste.
- Spread on bread or in a pita, top with leafy greens and enjoy!
HOLD THE MAYO TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Make and share this Hold the Mayo Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the tuna, vinegar, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, onions, olives, and parsley.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (better to refrigerate overnight to let flavors blend).
- Make sandwich-place bread slices on work surface and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Layer the tuna salad on 4 slices, followed by avocado and tomato.
- Top with remaining bread, oil side down.
HOMESTYLE TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Simple and easy to make, yet a crowd pleaser. I usually make this for picnics or as finger foods when we are cooking out. Make any changes as necessary to suit your tastes.
Provided by Miss Tinkerbell
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain tuna fish and put in mixing bowl.
- Add in celery, onion, mayo, mustard, relish and pepper.
- Spread tuna salad on bread (tastes great toasted as well).
- Top with tomato slices and lettuce.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna packed in oil or brine, as these will add extra calories and fat to your sandwich.
- Mayo it up: Use a light hand when adding mayonnaise to your tuna salad. Too much mayo can make the salad heavy and greasy.
- Add some crunch: Celery, red onion, and cucumber are all great additions to tuna salad. They add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
- Don't forget the herbs: Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and chives add a pop of flavor to tuna salad. Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs to find your favorite combination.
- Season to taste: Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for tuna salad. Add a little bit at a time and taste as you go until you reach the desired flavor.
- Pack it up right: If you're making tuna salad sandwiches for lunch, pack them in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to keep them cool and fresh.
Conclusion:
Tuna salad sandwiches are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, and packed with protein. With a few simple tips, you can make the best tuna salad sandwich you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give tuna salad a try. You won't be disappointed.
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