Description

This Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe is a quick and delicious lunch option that’s perfect for a busy day. Creamy tuna salad with a hint of tangy Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and onion, sandwiched between slices of soft bread with crisp lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

Tuna Salad:

2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 celery stalk, finely diced
2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Assembly:

8 slices sandwich bread
4 leaves romaine lettuce

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Instructions

Tuna Salad: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, pickle relish if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
Assembly: Lay out 4 slices of bread and top each with a leaf of lettuce. Divide the tuna salad evenly among the slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, cut in half, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of some or all of the mayonnaise.
Add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, or avocado for extra freshness.
The tuna salad can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.