Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Tuna Salad
- 2 cans canned tuna, 5 ounce, in water, drained
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 8 slices sandwich bread, your preferred type
- 4 lettuce leaves, such as butter or romaine
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork, breaking up any large chunks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the Kewpie mayonnaise, finely diced celery, finely chopped dill pickles, chopped fresh dill, minced red onion, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Lay out the sandwich bread slices. Spread an even amount of tuna salad onto four of the bread slices. Top each with a lettuce leaf.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place the remaining four bread slices on top to complete the sandwiches. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
For the Tuna Salad
- 2 cans canned tuna, 5 ounce, in water, drained
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 8 slices sandwich bread, your preferred type
- 4 lettuce leaves, such as butter or romaine
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork, breaking up any large chunks.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the Kewpie mayonnaise, finely diced celery, finely chopped dill pickles, chopped fresh dill, minced red onion, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Lay out the sandwich bread slices. Spread an even amount of tuna salad onto four of the bread slices. Top each with a lettuce leaf.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place the remaining four bread slices on top to complete the sandwiches. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min