Tuna Sandwich
A classic, delicious tuna sandwich made with creamy tuna, crunchy vegetables, and customizable flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Tuna Filling
- 425 g canned tuna in oil, drained Note 1
- ¾ cup whole egg mayonnaise or Kewpie Note 2
- ¾ cup finely diced celery 1 stalk, cut in 4 lengthways, then finely diced
- 5 tbsp finely chopped dill pickle Note 3
- 2 tbsp liquid from pickle jar Note 3
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp finely chopped dill (or parsley or basil)
- ⅓ cup finely sliced green onion ~2 stems
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Assembly
- 8 pieces butter lettuce 2 per sandwich
- Salted butter for spreading
- 8 slices bread or 4 rolls Note 5
Instructions
Preparation
- Put all the Tuna Filling ingredients into a bowl. Mix well using a wooden spoon, breaking up the tuna so the filling becomes fairly smooth.
- Ensure the pickles and celery are well mixed in for flavor melding.
Assembly
- Divide the Tuna Filling between 4 sandwiches (or more or less depending on the bread size).
- Butter the bread and use 2 pieces of lettuce per sandwich.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a side of chips or a simple salad. Wrap leftover sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap for storage.