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Tuna Mix For Sandwiches
5 from 4 votes

Tuna Mix For Sandwiches

We love this quick and tasty tuna filling for sandwiches, as a dip or simply mixed into pasta and the flavours develop over time making it perfect for lunch boxes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 160 grams tuna 5 oz
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 115 grams mayonnaise ½ cup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • bread sliced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/400°F.
  2. Slice the bell pepper and remove the seeds. Coat the slices in olive oil then place in a roasting dish and roast for 10 minutes till softened. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  3. Drain away most of the liquid from the tuna then transfer to a medium bowl and use a fork to separate the tuna into flakes.
  4. Once the peppers have cooled, dice into small pieces and mix with the tuna flakes. Add salt and mayonnaise mixing till well combined. Spread the mixture on toasted bread, wrapped in lettuce, spooned into avocado halves or use as a dip.

Notes

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  • This recipe benefits for making around 30 minutes in advance so the flavours develop. 
  • Use a good quality canned tuna in olive oil. Pull the tab to open the can slightly, then press the lid gently against the tuna to drain most of the liquid away before transferring the tuna to a mixing bowl.
  • Keep the tuna mix in a sealed box in the fridge for up to 3 days. It is not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g (82%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Potassium 140mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 973IU (19%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 973IU 19%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.