Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Tuna Sandwich
Total time15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
5.0(18)
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4 servings
- 3 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained well
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 8 slices sandwich bread, toasted
For serving
- 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce (optional)
- 4 slices tomato (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tuna thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible, then transfer to a large mixing bowl and break up any large chunks with a fork.
- 2
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl and stir until the tuna is evenly coated.
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