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Easy tuna salad ideal for sandwiches and wraps.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy tuna salad

Easy tuna salad ideal for sandwiches and wraps.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Light meal, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chunk light tuna, in water 170 grams net / 120 grams drained
  • 1 green onion, chopped (white and green parts)
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise
  • ½ tbsp relish
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

To assemble a sandwich

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, approximately
  • sliced tomato
  • lettuce
  • 2 pieces sliced bread*

Instructions

  • Drain your tuna very well. Combine all ingredients for the tuna salad together in a bowl and mix until well combined.
    2 cans chunk light tuna, in water, 1 green onion, chopped (white and green parts), 3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise, ½ tbsp relish, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, 1 tsp grated lemon rind, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning to your taste.

To assemble sandwich

  • Toast your sliced bread. Drizzle olive oil on one side of each slice.
    1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, approximately, 2 pieces sliced bread*
  • Top one slice of toast with about ¼ cup tuna salad filling. Add sliced tomatoes and lettuce.
    sliced tomato, lettuce
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also use tortillas or pita bread to make wraps or pita pocket sandwiches.
  • Nutrition facts are only for the tuna salad (does not include bread and accompaniments)

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg