Tomato Studded Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Elevate your lunch game with these Tomato-Studded Tuna Salad Sandwiches, a delightful twist on the classic tuna sandwich. This recipe combines tender chunks of tuna with bursts of flavor from juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp celery, and zesty red onion, all coated in a creamy Dijon mustard and fresh parsley dressing. Your taste buds will love the pop of citrusy freshness from a squeeze of lemon juice. Served between golden, buttery slices of toasted bread and paired with crisp lettuce leaves, these hearty, lettuce-topped sandwiches are both satisfying and refreshing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and wholesome recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a light summer lunch. Pair with a side of your favorite soup or salad for a complete meal that’s bursting with flavor and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Canned tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 tbsp Red onion, finely diced
• 0.333 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 8 Slices of bread (such as whole grain or sourdough)
• 1 tbsp Butter or olive oil, for toasting bread
• 4 Green lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, diced celery, and red onion. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold everything together until fully combined. Adjust seasoning if needed and set the tuna salad aside.

Step 4

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly butter or brush olive oil on one side of each bread slice.

Step 5

Toast the bread, buttered side down, in the hot skillet until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary.

Step 6

To assemble the sandwiches, layer a lettuce leaf on top of a slice of toasted bread. Add a generous scoop of the tomato-studded tuna salad and spread it evenly.

Step 7

Top with another slice of toasted bread to complete the sandwich. Repeat the process for the remaining sandwiches.

Step 8

Cut the sandwiches diagonally if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1234.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1970.6

Total Fat 82.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 229.4mg	0%
Sodium 4122.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 125.2g	0%

Vitamin D 281.2IU	0%
Calcium 600.9mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 2711.3mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 38.5%