The Two Best Tuna Salad Sandwiches
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Two recipes in one! In this post I rounded up The Two Best Tuna Salad Sandwiches on the Internet.
I have not one, but TWO sandwich recipes for you on ONE post. The first is my Summer Tuna Salad Sandwich and the second is my Tuna Salad Sandwich with Kale Crunch.
Both recipes are similar, but each has a special something.
Both recipes have their own recipe card, so scroll through to read both. But first I’ve got some tips to bring it to the next level.
A Fresh and Zippy Sandwich
I call this the best because of all the bright flavors. It is the perfect balance of tastes with everything you are looking for in a tuna.
What I love about this first recipe is that the salad itself isn’t overly creamy. I also love that it uses a hefty schmear of mayo on the toast to make it extra delicious.
What I love about the second sandwich is the added crunch of chopped kale. The kale adds nutrition, flavor, and texture.
This is the ideal light summer lunch!
The Secret Is In The Tuna
I only use tuna in water for my tuna salad recipes. This just gives the sandwich a brighter flavor. You are welcome to use the tuna packed in oil if this is your preference.
I also like to drain my tuna really well before mixing in the ingredients and the water is easier to drain than the tuna packed in oil.
Drain your tuna into a colander or mesh strainer in the sink. I then use a potato masher, the one with the wide flat surface, and press the tuna really well while it’s in the strainer to get out any excess liquid.
I let it drain in the sink for a few minutes then place it in a bowl uncovered in the fridge for about an hour to really make sure there is no excess liquid.
How To Assemble The Best Summer Tuna Salad Sandwich
You will see in the recipe instructions that I use onions, celery, and relish in the actual tuna salad but I also think it is extra delicious when you slice additional toppings for your sandwich. I prefer lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onions but you can go wild with whatever options you prefer.
The trick to a perfect sandwich is having all your veggies for your tuna salad finely diced and the toppings for your sandwich sliced thinly.
The Best Summer Tuna Salad Recipe
This light and bright tasting tuna salad sandwich will hit the spot this summer. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your garden bounty of tomatoes too!
I think this tuna salad is perfect on a sandwich, but there are a lot of potential serving options if you’re looking to cut down on carbs.
One obvious option is making a wrap instead of sandwich, but it’s also great over salad leaves or even just eaten by the forkful.
Best Summer Tuna Salad Sandwich
This light and bright tasting tuna salad sandwich will hit the spot this Summer. The perfect way to enjoy your garden bounty of tomatoes too!
Ingredients
- 4 cans of tuna in water
- ¾ of a cup of very finely minced celery
- ¾ of a cup of very finely minced red onion
- ½ cup to ¾ of a cup of mayo (this depends on how creamy you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon of dried dill
- 4 tablespoons of sweet relish, I prefer a more chunky one like from the brand Mt. Olive
- Iceberg lettuce
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Sliced tomato
- Salt and Pepper
- White Bread
- Additional mayo for the sandwich
- Thin dill pickle slices
Instructions
- I drain my tuna into a colander or mesh strainer in the sink. I then use a potato masher, the one with the wide flat surface and press the tuna really well while it's in the strainer to get out any excess liquid. I let it drain in the sink for a few minutes, then place it in a bowl uncovered in the fridge for about an hour to really make sure there is no excess liquid.
- When it is time to assemble I mix the tuna, celery, mayo, dried dill, sweet relish, salt and pepper to taste and combine really well. I let this chill in the fridge for a couple hours.
- When it is time to make the sandwiches I finely chop up about a cup of the crisp parts of the iceberg lettuce and fold it into the tuna salad.
- I toast my bread and give both sides a decent smear of mayo.
- I then shred some iceberg lettuce, add the tuna salad to the bread, add the shredded lettuce, tomato, add salt and pepper, then the onion and pickles.
- This sandwich MUST be cut on a diagonal! This is the tuna salad rule!
Tuna Salad Number Two
Tuna Salad Sandwich With Kale Krunch
A delightful Tuna Salad Sandwich. Picture this: a delectable tuna salad sandwich featuring creamy mayonnaise mixed with flaky tuna, finely chopped kale adding a fresh crunch, and juicy slices of tomatoes adding a burst of flavor.
All of these ingredients are nestled between two slices of your favorite bread, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal.
The Same Tips Apply
The same tuna tips apply as I shared above in the Summer Tuna Salad Sandwich. The only difference is in some of the ingredients. The method remains the same.
Tuna Salad Sandwich with Kale Crunch
A delightful Tuna Salad Sandwich. Picture this: a delectable tuna salad sandwich featuring creamy mayonnaise mixed with flaky tuna, finely chopped kale adding a fresh crunch, and juicy slices of tomatoes adding a burst of flavor. All of these ingredients nestled between two slices of your favorite bread, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Large 12 ounce Can of Tuna in Water, I like to use Starkist
- 1 Medium White Onion, Diced
- 3 Dill Pickles, they must be cold packed pickles, I like to use cold pack Claussen
- 5 Green Onions, Minced
- 1 C of Hellmann’s mayonnaise
- 1 T of Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 C Kale, Stems Removed, Minced
- 2 Pieces, per sandwich of white bread, toasted. I used brioche.
- 1 Roma Tomato, Sliced Thin
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Make sure you drain the tuna really well. I like to drain it in a mesh strainer to make sure that I get out all of the liquid.
- Stir in the mayo, mustard, kale, pickles, onions, & green onions.
- Let the tuna mix sit in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Toast your bread to your desired doneness.
- Spread both sides of the bread with more mayo, I like a thin layer.
- Next add the tuna salad to only one side of the bread. To the other side, add the thinly sliced Roma tomatoes.
- Salt and Pepper both the tuna side and the tomato side.
- Place your two halves together and then the sandwich must be sliced on the diagonal.
I know that you will enjoy these recipes as much as we did.
I usually make a double batch because Mister can easily eat three sandwiches in one sitting. If you make it, snap a pic and tag me on Instagram @thetipsyhousewife.
Looking for another great sandwich? Try this sub!