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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 five ounce cans tuna (drained)
  • ⅓ cup minced red onion
  • ¼ cup real mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • ¼ cup Mezzetta Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives (sliced)
  • ¼ cup Mezzetta Roasted Red Bell Peppers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil – mined (or Italian parsley)
  • 8 lices whole grain bread
  • liced Optional Toppings: romaine lettuce (Mezzetta Deli Sliced Pepper Rings and Roasted Red Bell Pepper)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Top four slices of bread with a lettuce leaf then add equal portions of tuna salad to each piece.
  3. Garnish with optional toppings then top with second slice of bread before slicing and serving.

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 Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 933mg (39%) Fiber 4.2g (17%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.