Best Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipes

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CLASSIC TUNA SALAD SANDWICH



Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich image

Here is Craig Claiborne's version of the classic lunchbox staple. Celery, red onion and red bell pepper add crunch; capers and lemon juice lend a little tang.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6-ounce) cans solid, waterpacked tuna
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1/2 cup finely diced celery
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sliced sandwich bread of choice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, capers and lemon juice. Mix with a fork until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on the sandwich bread of your choice.

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD SANDWICH



Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich image

Tuna salad can put together in a jiffy, but if you want to save time and serve it later, this recipe can be made ahead and chilled giving the flavors more time to blend.

Provided by Russ Myers @Beegee1947

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) (6 ounce each) solid white or chunk light tuna, drained and chopped
1 - hard boiled egg, chopped
1/2 cup(s) chopped celery
2 tablespoon(s) chopped dill pickle or relish
1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise
2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
2 teaspoon(s) lemon pepper seasoning
8 slice(s) whole grain bread, toasted
- lettuce

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine tuna, egg, celery, pickle, mayonnaise, lemon juice and lemon pepper seasoning; mix well.
  • Line 4 slices of toasted bread with lettuce, top each with 1/4 tuna mixture and top with the remaining bread.

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