Lunch · 10 min · american

Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

Dinner decisions, handled: Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich pairs tuna with mayo for a 10-minute American lunch. At 480 calories and 30g protein per serving, it fits easily into a high-protein day. Leftovers keep well, so it doubles as next-day lunch without any extra work.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 1 can Tuna
• 2 tbsp Mayo
• 1 stalk Celery
• 2 slices Sourdough
• 2 leaves Lettuce
• 1 tsp Lemon juice

Steps

1. Drain the tuna very well, pressing it against the side of the can so the salad doesn't turn watery. Flake it into a bowl with a fork.
2. Finely dice the celery stalk — small pieces spread the crunch through every bite — and stir it into the tuna with the mayo and lemon juice until creamy and evenly bound.
3. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper; canned tuna varies in saltiness, so season after mixing, not before.
4. Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp at the edges.
5. Lay the lettuce leaves on one slice and pile the tuna salad generously on top.
6. Cap with the second slice, press gently, cut in half on a diagonal, and serve immediately.

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