Light Tuna Salad Chicago Hotdog Style Sort of
Meet your new favorite sandwich mashup: Light Tuna Salad Chicago Hotdog Style! This creative recipe combines the creamy, protein-packed goodness of classic tuna salad with the bold, tangy toppings of a Chicago-style hotdog. Featuring a vibrant mix of sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and finely diced onion, the tuna salad is perfectly balanced with both flavor and texture. Piled into warm hotdog buns and topped with juicy tomato wedges, kosher pickle spears, spicy sport peppers (optional), and a tangy drizzle of yellow mustard, each bite is a delightful medley of savory and zesty notes. A sprinkle of celery salt and optional poppy seeds ties it all together for a unique, fuss-free meal ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a picnic, this playful twist on two beloved classics is sure to impress at any table!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (packed in water)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
- 4 hotdog buns
- 1 tomato, sliced into wedges
- 4 kosher pickle spears
- 8 sport peppers (optional)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake it apart with a fork.
Step 2
Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl. Stir to combine well.
Step 3
Fold in the finely diced celery and onion to the tuna mixture for added crunch and texture. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 4
Lightly toast the hotdog buns, if desired, to add structure and warmth.
Step 5
Spoon a generous portion of the tuna salad into each toasted hotdog bun.
Step 6
Top each loaded bun with a tomato wedge and a kosher pickle spear.
Step 7
Add two sport peppers to each sandwich, if desired, for some extra heat.
Step 8
Drizzle a small amount of yellow mustard over the toppings for that classic Chicago hotdog flair.
Step 9
Sprinkle each tuna salad hotdog lightly with celery salt for added flavor depth.
Step 10
Optional: Sprinkle poppy seeds onto the buns or over the fillings for a more authentic presentation.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy this fun mashup of flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1041.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1208.4 |
| Total Fat 36.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 130.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5777.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.5g | |
| Protein 94.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 226.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 490.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1550.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories