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Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich
The lunchtime classic gets a major upgrade with this Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich made with kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 tuna drained, five ounce cans
- ⅓ cup red onion minced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt, real
- ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced, Mezzetta pitted Greek
- ¼ cup roasted red bell peppers Mezzetta brand
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil or Italian parsley, fresh, minced
- 8 lices whole grain bread
- liced romaine lettuce Mezzetta Deli Sliced Pepper Rings and Roasted Red Bell Pepper, optional toppings
Instructions
- Place drained tuna in a medium bowl and add onion, mayonnaise, olives, roasted peppers, lemon juice and fresh basil. Stir with a fork until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Top four slices of bread with a lettuce leaf then add equal portions of tuna salad to each piece.
- Garnish with optional toppings then top with second slice of bread before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- I love adding capers or lemon zest if I have them on hand or have the time!!
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
29.4g
(10%)
Protein
24.8g
(50%)
Fat
15.6g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14.1g
(83%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
933mg
(39%)
Fiber
4.2g
(17%)
Sugar
3.3g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 24.8g | 50% |
| Fat | 15.6g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.1g | 83% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 933mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 4.2g | 17% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.