PINEAPPLE-TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES

Pineapple-Tuna Salad Sandwiches image

From Weirton, West Virginia, Maida Knox offers this tasty twist on an old favorite. She mixes crushed pineapple and applesauce into tuna salad for a delectable treat that's perfect at lunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
8 slices Italian bread
4 slices tomato
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the applesauce and mayonnaise. Stir in the celery, green pepper, pineapple, onion, seasoning blend, garlic powder and pepper. Add tuna; mix well. Spread over four slices of bread; top with tomato, lettuce and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges