Tuna Salad Sandwich
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4.7
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Description
This straightforward tuna salad showcases canned tuna blended with crunchy vegetable elements like celery and pickles, providing both moisture and texture contrast. Green onions add subtle sharpness to the mix, balanced by the creaminess of mayonnaise. The salad is simply seasoned and ready to be piled onto flaky croissants for a quick and satisfying lunch or snack.
The flavors balance between mild tuna savoriness and the acidity and crunch from pickles and celery, with mayonnaise holding the salad together for spreadability. Optional fresh vegetable toppings and mild pepper rings can be added for extra freshness and bite.
Serve cold on croissants for a tender and flaky bread experience that complements the creamy salad. This sandwich can be prepared ahead and served chilled, making it a convenient choice for packed lunches or casual meals.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces tuna drained well (2 cans, canned
- 3 green onions sliced (white and green parts)
- 1/4 cup dill pickles diced
- 1 talk celery diced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise real
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 croissants
optional toppings-
- tomato slices
- cucumber slices
- lettuce
- pickles
- mild pepper rings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna with the onions, pickles, celery, mayo, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Scoop onto croissants and top with any desired toppings. Serve cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 644IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.