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Spicy Chunky Tuna Sandwich

This ultimate Tuna Sandwich recipe is made with a healthy no-mayo tuna salad, and easy instructions for preventing sogginess! Tired of soggy tuna salad sandwiches like me? This is the tuna sandwich for you!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 crusty bread buns toasted
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 2 cans chunky tuna canned
For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons grainy mustard (honey mustard, or your favorite)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 scallions slices, ( or 1 shallot)
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 Jalapeño minced, (more or less to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons pitted green olives chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped herbs (mix of Parsley and Cilantro)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Toppings:
  • handful of salad greens (spinach or kale)
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • radishes thinly sliced
  • onions thinly sliced
  • jalapeños sliced

Notes

  • Follow my instructions to keep your tuna sandwich from getting soggy.
  • Choose a crusty bread bun like ciabatta and make sure to toast it, before adding the toppings.
  • Use light mayo to make these tuna sandwiches even healthier.