Classic Tuna Buns
Dive into comfort food heaven with these Classic Tuna Buns—an effortless yet satisfying recipe that’s perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. Featuring flaky canned tuna mixed with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of seasoning, this delectable tuna salad is expertly paired with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and golden-toasted hamburger buns. Ready in just 20 minutes, these easy-to-make tuna sandwiches strike the perfect balance of creamy and fresh, with added texture from the perfectly toasted buns. Serve them warm for a wholesome, family-friendly meal that’s both simple and packed with flavor. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or whipping up a quick weekday meal, these tuna buns are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Hamburger buns
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato Sliced tomato
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess oil or water.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Mix well until all the ingredients are fully integrated and the mixture is creamy.
Step 4
Taste the tuna mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Step 5
Lightly toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown.
Step 6
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Step 7
Spoon a generous amount of the tuna mixture over the lettuce leaves.
Step 8
Top with sliced tomato and cover with the top half of the bun.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade tuna buns!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (838.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1230.1 |
| Total Fat 76.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 180.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2168.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 59.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.2g | |
| Protein 112.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 136.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 181.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1038.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories