Best Garden Tuna Sandwich Recipes

Martha's Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces good-quality tuna, packed in oil, drained
2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 apple, such as McIntosh or Gala, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, preferably Ojai Cook's Lemonaise Light
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 slices best-quality sourdough

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, apple, mayonnaise, basil, and lemon juice; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
On a work surface, divide tuna salad among 4 slices bread; top with remaining 4 slices bread. Serve.

Garden Tuna Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium radishes, thinly sliced
1 rib celery, chopped
1/2 kirby cucumber with skin, chopped
1 medium ripe tomato, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as fresh flat-leaf parsley, dill, and/or basil
3 cups mesclun salad greens
1 (6-ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained

Steps:

Mellow the harsh taste of the raw onion by soaking it in cold water for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick vinaigrette. Add the radishes, celery, cucumber, tomato, herbs and greens. Drain the onion and add to the salad. Add the tuna and toss again, keeping the tuna in nice even pieces.
Divide between two plates and serve.
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Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 18

14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil
1/4 cup minced celery
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced cornichons
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
Fresh radishes, sliced
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

Drain the oil from the tuna, reserving the oil. Place the tuna in a mixing bowl and flake it with a fork. Add the celery, onion, cornichons, lemon juice, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil, the mustard, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.
Toast the bread and spread each slice with a layer of hummus. Spread the tuna salad on each piece of bread, garnish with slices of radish, and serve immediately.
For the Hummus:
Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Yield: 2 cups.