Best 17 Tuna Salad Sandwiches Recipes
Tuna salad sandwiches are a classic American lunch recipe that can be found at deli counters, picnic tables, and lunch boxes nationwide. Made with flaked tuna, mayonnaise, and various add-ins like celery, onion, and pickles, this sandwich is a quick and easy lunch that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The options for customizing your tuna salad are endless, so you can easily tailor it to your own taste preferences.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Inspired by Iranians' love affair with pickles and fresh herbs, this tuna salad combines the crunch and tang of dill pickles with a mix of herbs. The cheerful addition of potato chips celebrates relaxed summer lunches - and tastes great any time of year. Ciabatta rolls and classic salted chips are especially good here, but you can use your favorite loaves and chips, or skip the bread and just serve the tuna salad with chips for scooping.
Provided by Naz Deravian
Categories lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 5m
Yield 4 to 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Drain the tuna, place in a medium bowl and use a fork to flake into pieces. Add the mayonnaise, pickles, celery, green onion, dill, parsley, lemon juice and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and combine well. Taste and adjust all seasonings to your liking if needed. The tuna salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Divide the tuna salad among the bottom halves of the rolls, top off with potato chips, sandwich with the ciabatta tops and serve.
CILANTRO-AVOCADO TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Lime juice and cilantro in tuna salad - who knew? This recipe for avocado tuna salad came to me as a way to have a protein-packed meal with lots of pizzazz. -Heather Waldorf, Black Mountain, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Spread tuna mixture over 4 slices of bread; top with cheese, avocado and remaining bread. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Make and share this Tuna Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swirlycinnacakes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Use a fork to flake the tuna in a medium bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, relish, celery, onion, salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Butter each slice of bread.
- Spread the tuna mixture on the buttered side of 4 slices.
- Top each with a piece of lettuce, then the remaining bread.
- Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.
KITTENCAL'S TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
This is a simple recipe but big on flavor and it even tastes better if left in the fridge a few hours to blend the flavors so I suggest to do that --- it's wonderful with a slice of tomato on top of the tuna and served between two thick slices of toasted whole grain bread or in a pita bread or served on a plate on top of a bed of lettuce --- I sometimes add in some chopped small sweet gherkin pickles or yum yum pickles also --- feel free to add in some cooked macaroni pasta and serve on a plate --- please only fresh lemon juice for this bottled is just not the same, I have left the mustard powder and Tabasco as optional I most always add it in it takes this salad to another level :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Drain the tuna then hand-squeeze out any excess moisture; place in a bowl then flake with a fork.
- Add in all remaining ingredients up to the Tabasco sauce; mix until well combined, adjusting all seasonings to suit taste.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours (more is even better!).
- Divide onto bread slices with lettuce leaves and slices tomatoes.
- Delicious!
FIESTA TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Sometimes I make a tuna melt out of this sandwich and serve warm. The tuna salad spread is also yummy as a dip. -Kimberly Stewart, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; spread over bread bottoms. Layer with cheese and lettuce. Replace bread tops. Cut each loaf into six slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
PINEAPPLE-TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
From Weirton, West Virginia, Maida Knox offers this tasty twist on an old favorite. She mixes crushed pineapple and applesauce into tuna salad for a delectable treat that's perfect at lunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the applesauce and mayonnaise. Stir in the celery, green pepper, pineapple, onion, seasoning blend, garlic powder and pepper. Add tuna; mix well. Spread over four slices of bread; top with tomato, lettuce and remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TINK'S CHICKEN & TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
An easy combo of chicken and tuna that's not too fruity, sweet or spicy, but packed with flavors that really compliment each other. Tonight, DS told me he wasn't going to be home for dinner so I planned on just splitting one leftover chicken breast between DH, our toddler & myself. Then at the last minute DS said he was going to be home after all, but now I had nothing thawed to make! I got into creative mode, scrounged the fridge & pantry & came up with this unusual take on the chicken sandwich. I didn't expect great things, but my boys raved over it, I impressed myself & even my toddler ate it! In the future I will probably add green onion to the mix, as I usually would, but just didn't have it on hand this time. I'm posting my creation here so we can enjoy it again and in hopes that you'll find it as pretty and tasty as we did. :)
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in medium sized bowl.
- Use as a sandwich filler in croissants, rolls, baguettes, tortillas, white or wheat bread. Or simply wrap in a large lettuce leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 63.4, Sodium 676.3, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.4, Protein 22.4
PITA BREAD SANDWICHES WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield Six to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain the tuna and cut it into bite-size flakes.
- Chop the celery coarsely. There should be about two cups.
- Cut the onion into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
- Cut each pepper lengthwise into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin strips. There should be about three cups.
- If desired, peel the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups.
- Cut each tomato crosswise in half. Squeeze gently to loosen the seeds; discard them. Cut the tomatoes into cubes. There should be about two cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onions, green peppers, cucumber, tomatoes and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, combine the anchovy fillets, garlic, vinegar, egg yolk and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk and gradually add the oil. Beat until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the tuna mixture and toss to blend. Serve inside rounds of pita bread, each cut in half crosswise.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES WITH LEMON-HABANERO MAYO
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
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
TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES WITH LEMON RéMOULADE
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
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
CHICKPEA "TUNA" SALAD SANDWICHES
Chickpeas are surprisingly fishy, and when they're mashed, taste a lot like tuna! Mix it with nori and the usual tuna salad suspects (like carrots and onion) for a vegan 'tuna' sandwich.
Provided by isachandra
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pulse nori in a blender until it's a fine powder. Set aside to let dust settle.
- Mash chickpeas with a sturdy fork or a small-holed potato masher (chickpeas slip through larger, zigzag-type mashers) in a large bowl until most are broken up. Do not overmash--they should retain some texture.
- Stir in mayo and mash a little more. Stir in nori powder, carrot, celery, onion, dill, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes or up to 3 days.
- For the sandwiches, slather toast with mayo (about 1 1/2 teaspoons per slice). Layer salad, lettuce, and tomato between toast slices. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 690.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
ULTIMATE TUNA SALAD OR SANDWICHES !!!!
Make and share this Ultimate Tuna Salad or Sandwiches !!!! recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix tuna with dry spices
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Mix in mayonnaise and mustard.
- Mix in celery and bread crumbs until well mixed.
- Add in diced onion and mix well.
- Add to bread as sandwich filling or stuff into pita.
- Also good on top of a crisp lettuce bed salad with parsley sprinkled on top.
EASY TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
I was in a rush to make a quick snack. This did the trick. Can also be used to put on top of lettuce for a salad instead.
Provided by victoria_g4
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix the tuna, tartar sauce, garlic and basil. Set to the side.
- In a skillet melt the butter on medium heat.
- When butter is melted add the bread and toast on both sides.
- After toasting bread put on a plate and top with mozzerella cheese slices, then tuna salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 1387.1, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 54.4
TANGY TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Make and share this Tangy Tuna Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Spread 1/2 cup tuna salad over 4 bread slices.
- Top each slice with 1/2 cup arugula and 1 bread slice.
TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Make and share this Tuna Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except bread and stir until mixed.
- Chill until needed.
- Spread tuna salad on bread or rolls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 791.4, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 25.4
TUNA, GREEN OLIVE, AND EGG SALAD SANDWICHES
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add green olives, tuna, onion, parsley. Stir to combine, leaving tuna in chunks. Arrange tomato on 4 slices on ciabatta
GREEK-STYLE TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Tired of the same old tuna sandwich? Welcome a Greek-style version.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix tuna, bell peppers, cheese and celery.
- Cut bread into four 4-inch pieces; cut each piece horizontally in half. For each sandwich, remove some of the bread from center of slices; discard bread or save for another use.
- Drizzle dressing on cut sides of bread; spread over bread. Fill each sandwich with 1/2 cup tuna mixture. Serve immediately, or wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, as these options are typically more flavorful and contain fewer preservatives. Look for tuna that is light in color and has a firm texture.
- Use a variety of ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients to create a tuna salad that is unique and flavorful. Some popular additions include celery, onion, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise. You can also add herbs, spices, and seasonings to taste.
- Make sure your tuna salad is well-chilled: Tuna salad is best served cold, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to firm up the salad and make it more refreshing.
- Serve tuna salad on a variety of breads or crackers: Tuna salad sandwiches are a classic, but you can also serve it on crackers, toast, or even lettuce wraps. Get creative and find a way to serve tuna salad that you enjoy.
Conclusion:
Tuna salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or a light and refreshing dinner, tuna salad is a great option. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a tuna salad that you love. So, next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give tuna salad a try!
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