Sometimes I need a quick, delicious meal and that is when I turn to my favorite recipe: Tuna Sandwich. It has such a perfect combination of flavors and textures that it can be enjoyed at any time of day. Whether it’s a busy lunch hour or a lazy weekend brunch, this sandwich always hits the spot. Each bite is a symphony of taste that satiates hunger and cravings by harmoniously combining creamy tuna, tangy mayonnaise, crisp vegetables, and spicy mustard in one mouthful.
In addition, it is quite easy to make as you only need a few ingredients and several minutes of your time. The Tasty Tuna Sandwich is highly versatile as you can add different ingredients to make it suit your liking making it an enduring culinary masterpiece.
Why You’ll Love This Best Tuna Sandwich
A Stacked tuna sandwich is a classic sandwich choice and it is my go-to for a straightforward breakfast when we do not feel motivated to create anything else.
So why do people love this sandwich so much? First off, the preparation process is super simple. All you need are some basic ingredients and just follow the easy steps outlined on the next page to prepare yourself a good meal within no time! From draining canned tuna, to adding mayonnaise, mustard, and crisp vegetables the entire process goes very smoothly indeed!
This means that you can play around with ingredients as per your tastes for example if one likes slightly more crunch then they could use diced celery, and lettuce whereas those who prefer some spice could include a dash of hot sauce amongst others; hence being flexible. That explains why those starting their cooking journey appreciate its adaptability.
Depending on what one longs for, this sandwich adapts itself accordingly whether cheesy classic melt with tuna or refreshing salad with lemon herbs; whatever you crave will be satisfied by this sandwich which molds itself into any form of craving Then don’t look beyond the tasty tuna sandwich whenever you want to have an instant dignified dish because that would eventually become your new best formula for making classic tuna sandwich.
Ingredients Breakdown
Canned Tuna
Tuna gives this sandwich a solid base that adds great taste and texture to it due to its protein content and omega-3 fatty acids.
Mayonnaise
The creamy, indulgent mayo binds everything together to form a smooth, delicious filling you won’t resist.
Mustard
This zesty condiment makes the sandwiches taste better and better with each bite; lifting them into new flavor heights.
Cucumber
Cucumber is fresh and crunchy which refreshes the palate after eating creamy tuna fillings by giving an overall coolness of taste along with a textured feel every time one bites in it.
Onion
Pungent and sharp, onions give this dish more flavor while also balancing the creaminess of mayonnaise by offsetting it with some tuna fatness.
Salt
It enhances the overall taste of the sandwich which makes sure there is a perfect blend of the ingredients’ natural flavors.
Black Pepper
As well as adding subtle heat and depth, black pepper works harmoniously within these combinations bringing spiciness into this meal thus making it more satisfying than without such an ingredient,
Lemon Juice
The mayo’s richness is well balanced by lemon juice, which adds some acidity to the flavoring mixes.
Chopped Coriander
Fragrant and herbaceous, chopped coriander makes the sandwich taste fresh and delicious, adding more flavor to it with its bright green color.
Chef’s Tips
- For some extra crispy texture, you can add some finely chopped celery, relish, and red bell peppers or green bell peppers to your tuna mixture.
- Try using different types of bread such as wheat bread, sourdough bread, or ciabatta that will change up the flavor and texture of your sandwich.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over the tuna mixture before grilling to get a cheesy outcome for example, this can turn out to be gooey and melty when you grill it.
- Don’t have fresh coriander? Feel free to use flat-leaf parsley or dill instead for similar flavorings…
Recipe Card
Tasty Tuna Sandwich
Ingredients
- 270 grams / 270 grams Canned tuna (drained)
- 6 tbsp / 84 g Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp / 15 g Mustard (paste)
- ¼ cup / 33.25 g Cucumber (finely diced )
- 2 tbsp / 20 g Onion (finely diced )
- ¼ tsp / 1.5 g Salt
- ¼ tsp / 0.5 g Black pepper (crushed)
- 2 tbsp / 29.57 ml Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp / 0.8 g Coriander (finely chopped )
- 2 slices / 2 slices Bread (for each sandwich)
- 1 tbsp / 14 g Butter ((Softened) for each bread slice)
Equipments
Instructions
- To start with drain your tuna first so that it does not have any excess water. Ensure no single drop of water remains in the tuna at all. This is important because if there is too much water in it, you will have a watery filling for your sandwich which may end up being soggy. When properly done through a fine mesh strainer, I feel like using this method to extract liquid from the tuna can be easier by applying pressure gently using the backside of a spoon.
- In a bowl place drained tuna, mayonnaise, cucumber, and chopped onions then stir until evenly mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper and add a little lemon juice to it then mix well. Mix them till everything incorporates nicely into each other. At this point, I like to taste my mixture and adjust the seasoning according to taste.
- Add some finely diced coriander into the mixture and stir again thoroughly.
- Take 2 slices of bread for each sandwich
- Spread 1 tbsp of softened butter on one side of a single bread slice. Repeat the same process for another slice of bread
- Spread one slice of bread with tuna mixture then cover with another one. The addition of butter lends richness to the sandwich while complementing the flavors of the filling.
- Cut it diagonally and serve the scrumptious tuna sandwiches with crispy fries
Video
Get ready to add a new favorite recipe to your collection with the mouthwatering Tasty Tuna Sandwich. This delicious sandwich is super easy to make and combines flavors that will leave you craving more. You won’t believe how such simple ingredients can come together to create something so incredibly delicious. So go ahead, give it a try, and get ready to be amazed. Happy cooking!
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! But always ensure you cook thoroughly fresh fish before using it in sandwich preparation.
This sandwich is best eaten as soon as possible. However, you can place any other remaining part of it into a tightly sealed container and keep it in the fridge for a maximum of two days. But note that the bread may get wet with time.
Though it’s advisable to create the sandwich at the last moment to avoid the sogginess of bread, you can previously prepare a tuna blend and put it inside a refrigerator until ready to assemble this dish.
Tried the Tuna sandwich but had no cucumber so added the green tope of latte ball spring onions I suppose like the American green onion, I loved it and telling everyone. Incidentally I’m a poor chef struggle with anything edible (except eating ) but perfectly illustrated and filmed MADE ME A CHEF loved it I felt accomplished I’ll try some of your other recipes. 👍 ERIC