Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with this Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwich, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This quick and easy recipe pairs the savory goodness of tender tuna with the sweet, tart burst of dried cranberries for a perfectly balanced flavor combination. Crunchy celery and zesty red onion add texture, while a creamy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together. Served atop crisp lettuce and your choice of bread—whether whole-grain, sourdough, or white—this sandwich is as versatile as it is satisfying. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for a hassle-free meal, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or a casual picnic. Whether you're packing lunch for the office or enjoying a leisurely bite at home, these tuna salad sandwiches with cranberries are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 5 oz Canned tuna (chunk light or solid, drained)
• 2 tbsp Dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp Celery (finely diced)
• 1 tbsp Red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 4 pieces Bread slices (your choice of whole-grain, sourdough, or white)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, dried cranberries, diced celery, and diced red onion.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated and creamy.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 4

Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. Place a lettuce leaf on two of the slices.

Step 5

Spread half of the tuna salad mixture evenly onto each bread slice with the lettuce leaf.

Step 6

Top with the remaining slices of bread to complete the sandwiches.

Step 7

Cut the sandwiches in half if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(383.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	854.8

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 80.0mg	0%
Sodium 1885.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 53.1g	0%

Vitamin D 113.4IU	0%
Calcium 231.5mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 681.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.0%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 43.1%