Panera Bread Tuna Salad Sandwich
Recreate the comforting flavors of a Panera Bread classic with this delightful Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe. Featuring tender canned tuna mixed with creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a touch of fresh lemon juice, this recipe brings the perfect balance of freshness and texture. Served between slices of hearty whole-grain or sourdough bread and layered with green leaf lettuce and optional juicy tomato slices, this sandwich is a satisfying lunch that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weekdays or a light weekend meal, this homemade version of a café favorite is both flavorful and easy to prepare. Whether you’re a Panera fan or a tuna salad lover, this sandwich is sure to become a go-to in your recipe collection!
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces Canned tuna (in water)
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 piece Celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons Red onion
- 2 teaspoons Dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Whole-grain or sourdough bread slices
- 2 leaves Green leaf lettuce
- 4 slices Tomato (optional, sliced)
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely chop the celery stalk, red onion, and dill pickles. Add them to the mixing bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
Stir in the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 4
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) if necessary.
Step 5
Lay out the bread slices on a flat surface. Spread a generous amount of the tuna salad mixture evenly over two slices of bread.
Step 6
Place a green leaf lettuce on top of the tuna salad, followed by two slices of tomato (if using).
Step 7
Top with the remaining slices of bread to form your sandwiches.
Step 8
For a cleaner presentation, trim the crusts if desired, and cut the sandwiches in halves or quarters.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (742.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1342.4 |
| Total Fat 63.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 185.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2544.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 105.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.8g | |
| Protein 90.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 567.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 145.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1316.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories