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Tuna Salad Sandwich on Rye

EasyAmericanPrep: 10 minutesCook: 0 minutesServes 2

A classic and satisfying tuna salad sandwich, featuring creamy tuna salad with crisp celery and red onion, served on hearty rye bread. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch.

Tuna Salad Sandwich on Rye

Ingredients

  • •2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
  • •1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • •1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • •2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
  • •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • •1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • •Pinch of salt (to taste)
  • •4 slices rye bread
  • •2 lettuce leaves
  • •4 slices tomato (optional)

Dietary Info

Pescatarian

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.

  2. 2

    Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, minced red onion, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt to the bowl with the tuna. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the tuna salad is creamy.

  3. 3

    Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasonings as needed.

  4. 4

    Lay out the four slices of rye bread. Divide the tuna salad evenly between two slices of bread, spreading it to the edges.

  5. 5

    Top the tuna salad with a lettuce leaf and tomato slices (if using). Place the remaining two slices of rye bread on top to complete the sandwiches. Serve immediately or pack for later.

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