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    Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

    Published on June 24, 2021 · Updated on June 24, 2021 - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure policy.

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    There are usually two kinds of tuna sandwich – a tuna salad sandwich, and a tuna melt. Tuna salad sandwich is a ‘cold’ sandwich, whereas tuna melt is usually considered to be a ‘warm’ sandwich.

    This is a recipe for tuna salad sandwich, which is quick and easy to make, requiring very few, very basic ingredients. And since it is a cold sandwich, it makes for an especially perfect sandwich to pack in your lunch box or take on a trip / picnic with you.

    a close up shot of an open faced tuna salad sandwich, with more sandwich filling, and chips in the background

    Cold sandwiches are especially perfect during summers, when you don’t necessarily want to pack a hot lunch / snack for work or for road trips, picnics etc.

    Though I personally eat this tuna sandwich all year round at home.

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    • Ingredients You Need
    • How to Make Tuna Salad Sandwich
    • Serving Suggestion
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    Ingredients You Need

    top shot of all the ingredients required to make a tuna salad sandwich
    ingredients – canned tuna, mayonnaise, chopped onions, chopped cucumber, salt & pepper

    Ingredient notes

    Canned tuna – I use Bumblebee Chunk Light Tuna in Water. I prefer this brand, because it has a milder taste, no dominant ‘fishy’ taste. And the chunk style means the tuna comes in very small pieces, perfect for making creamy sandwich filling, versus the solid tuna, which comes in heartier chunks, which is better for making pastas etc. Also.. canned tuna packed in water, has a milder flavor and lesser calories than tuna packed in oil, and it also makes less of a mess! So win-win!

    Mayonnaise – I always prefer full fat mayo versus light mayo, because of the taste, and also the fact that even if the calories are cut in light mayo, in a lot of them, there are some other additives, which I don’t prefer. So full fat mayo (in moderation) is the way to go.

    Chopped veggies – I have used onions and cucumbers, because that’s the combination I love. You can also go with tomatoes or veggies of your choice.

    Additional seasoning – I only use salt and pepper for the base recipe, but often add additional seasoning like chilli flakes, coriander flakes etc. You can season based on your preference.

    How to Make Tuna Salad Sandwich

    • In a big bowl, add the canned tuna (after straining all the excess water), mayonnaise, chopped onions, chopped cucumber, salt & pepper, and mix everything together.
    • The sandwich filling is ready!
    step by step photos of making the filling for tuna salad sandwich

    Serving Suggestion

    Use this tuna salad sandwich filling as a spread over bread for making an open faced tuna salad sandwich, or use as a filling between two slices of bread for making a regular tuna salad sandwich.

    Tuna salad sandwich tastes even more delicious when you use toasted and buttered bread for making the sandwich.

    close up shot of half of a tuna sandwich

    More sandwich recipes..

    ⭐️ Spinach Corn Sandwich (in white sauce / without cheese)
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    Bombay Veg Sandwich (using this versatile green chutney)

    As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback 📲 in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I’d really appreciate it. ❤️ 

    📖 RECIPE

    a close up shot of an open faced tuna salad sandwich, with more sandwich filling, and chips in the background

    Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

    a quick and easy recipe for making tuna salad sandwich
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 sandwiches
    Calories: 1901kcal
    Author: Shantala Shenoy Nayak

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz canned tuna *see notes
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 cup chopped onions
    • 1 cup chopped cucumber
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
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    Instructions

    • In a big bowl, add canned tuna (after straining all the excess water), mayonnaise, chopped onions, chopped cucumber, salt & pepper.
    • Mix everything together.
    • The sandwich filling is ready.
    • Use this as a spread over bread for making an open faced tuna salad sandwich, or use as a filling between two slices of bread for making a regular tuna salad sandwich.
    • Tuna salad sandwich tastes even more delicious when you use toasted and buttered bread for making the sandwich.

    Notes

    1. Tuna – I use Bumblebee Chunk Light Tuna in Water. I prefer this brand, because it has a milder taste, no dominant ‘fishy’ taste. And the chunk style means the tuna comes in very small pieces, perfect for making creamy sandwich filling, versus the solid tuna, which comes in heartier chunks, which is better for making pastas etc. Also, canned tuna packed in water, has a milder flavor and lesser calories than tuna packed in oil, and it also makes less of a mess.
    2. Mayo – I always prefer full fat mayo versus light mayo, because of the taste, and also the fact that even if the calories are cut in light mayo, in a lot of them, there are some other additives, which I don’t prefer.
    3. Veggies – I have used onions and cucumbers, because that’s the combination I love. You can also go with tomatoes or veggies of your choice.
    4. Seasoning – I only use salt and pepper for the base recipe, but often add additional seasoning like chilli flakes, coriander flakes etc. You can season based on your preference.

    Please note: The nutrition values are best estimates provided as a courtesy. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients or brands used. If you rely on them for your specific diet and/or health issues, please consult a registered dietician or nutritionist.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1901kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 171g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 101g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 4016mg | Potassium: 1095mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 7mg

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    1. Jenn

      January 12, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      This is the best way to make tuna salad — simple and delicious. We use dill pickle instead of cucumber and cut the salt a bit, and sometimes add a dollop of dijon mustard for a little zing. The original cucumber version is a little sweeter but a little bit snappier too, and just as tasty. I only use dill pickle because I can’t resist extra salt and vinegar!!

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      • The Love of Spice

        January 12, 2022 at 5:24 pm

        I haven’t tried this version with dill pickle, but it sounds delicious!

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