Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with this Tuna Salad Sandwich featuring crisp cucumbers. This easy-to-make recipe brings together flaky tuna, creamy mayonnaise, and refreshing cucumber slices, all sandwiched between your choice of bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, it’s a nostalgic dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna, drained
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 cup fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 slices whole grain or white bread
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and mayonnaise.
- Add chopped celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the cucumber slices to preserve their crunch.
- Spread the tuna mixture onto one slice of bread and top with the other slice.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg