TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

Some days we’re just in a rush. No time for lengthy or time-consuming recipes. We need to get lunch on the table fast. Other days, we’re not in the mood for heavy food, we crave something fresh and light.

For those days, I have exactly what you need with this simple tuna salad recipe. I’ve used cottage cheese to cut back on the calories instead of using lots of mayo. Packed with flavor, this tuna salad sandwich recipe has capers, dill, onion, mustard, lemon juice, celery for crunch, and the creaminess of cottage cheese.

All you need to do is toast your favorite bread, and you have yourself the makings of a tasty, fast, easy, and low-calorie meal.

INGREDIENTS FOR TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

• 1 (5 or 6 oz) can tuna fish
• ⅓ cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• Capers (1 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
• A pinch or two of dill
• 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp Dijon or stone-ground mustard
• 2 slices of toasted bread
• Tomato and lettuce (optional)

HOW TO MAKE TUNA FISH SANDWICH

Follow the simple recipe below to make this delicious Tuna Salad Sandwich
from scratch.

• Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl

• Step 2. Mix until well combined

• Step 3. Divide your salad in half if you want to make two sandwiches, or use all in one big sandwich. You can also serve your salad with crackers.

CAN YOU FREEZE TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES?

I wouldn’t recommend freezing tuna salad sandwiches. The recipe is so easy to make, it just takes 5 minutes, that I recommend you make it on the same day you plan to serve it.

Sometimes when you freeze sandwiches, they become very soggy when thawed.

HOW LONG DO TUNA AND COTTAGE CHEESE SANDWICHES LAST?

This simple tuna salad recipe lasts 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. I wouldn’t recommend making the sandwiches in advance, as they might get soggy.

If you need to make the salad in advance, you can do so and keep it refrigerated, but toast your bread and make your sandwich immediately before serving.

WHAT GOES WITH TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES?

I think the whole idea of making this easy tuna salad sandwich recipe, is to make a fast and easy meal without having to cook anything else.

Serve this with your favorite chips. I love to serve it with baked sweet potato chips to keep the meal light and low in calories.

HOW MANY CALORIES IN A TUNA SALAD SANDWICH?

This complete tuna salad recipe has approximately 490 calories, so if you are making two sandwiches, each one should have 245 calories and you should add the calories for the bread slices you’re using.

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Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

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Course: Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 SANDWICH

Ingredients

• 1 (5 or 6 oz) can tuna fish
• ⅓ cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
• A pinch or two of dill
• 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp Dijon or stone-ground mustard
• 2 slices of toasted bread
• Tomato and lettuce (optional)

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl
• Mix until well combined
• Divide your salad in half if you want to make two sandwiches, or use all in one big sandwich. You can also serve your salad with crackers.

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