Tuna Salad Sandwich with Lettuce and Tomato
Ingredients
- For the Tuna Salad:
- 1 can (5 oz / 140 g) tuna in water or oil, drained
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, for tang)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices whole-grain or white sandwich bread (toasted, optional)
- 4 leaves crisp lettuce (romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce)
- 4 tomato slices (ripe, firm, and fresh)
- Butter (optional, for spreading on toast)
- Optional Add-ons:
- Pickles or cucumber slices
- Cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
- Avocado slices
- Sprouts for crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna salad: In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, celery, and onion. Mix until creamy and well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread (optional): Lightly toast the bread slices for extra crunch and to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble the sandwich: Lay a lettuce leaf on one slice of bread, spoon tuna salad on top, add tomato slices, and cover with the second bread slice.
- Serve immediately: Slice diagonally and serve with chips, salad, or soup.