Tuna salad sandwich with lettuce on a white plate.

Tuna Salad Sandwich

United States Department of Agriculture
The Tuna Salad Sandwich, with canned tuna, fresh onions, celery, and boiled eggs is a classic recipe that is great for lunch, dinner, and snacks!

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/4 cups Canned Tuna chunk style, water packed, and drained
  • 1/4 cup Onions chopped
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1 Egg large hard boiled, peeled, chilled, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise low-fat
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 6 Whole-Grain Rolls
  • 1 head Lettuce Romaine, small, cut into 6 pieces
  • 2 Tomatoes medium sized

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • 1/2 Measuring Cup

Instructions

  • Drain and flake tuna.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine tuna, onions, celery, dry mustard, egg, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well. Set aside for later.
  • Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Cut roll open and place on plate. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of roll. Place a tomato slice (about ¼”) on top of the lettuce.
  • Using a ½ measuring cup, scoop and slightly spread the tuna filling on top of the tomato. Cover the top with a roll.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
208
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
364
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
264
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
2129
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Celery, Dry Mustard, Egg, Garlic Powder, Mayonnaise, Onion Powder, Onions, Parsley, Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Tuna