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    Tuna Salad Sandwich

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    Modified: May 3, 2026 · Published: Dec 6, 2010 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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    I used to hate seafood. Especially the smell of canned tuna. But I've been getting better, and Dino makes really good tuna salad sandwiches.

    I tried to track what he put in them, to get a basic recipe together, and this is what I came up with.

    Tuna Salad Sandwich

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    Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Tuna Salad Sandwich
    A classic diner lunch, super simple to make at home! Pick a high-quality tuna for the freshest flavor.
    Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Dino & Ashley Covelli
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    Servings: 1 sandwich
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can solid white albacore tuna flaked with a fork or potato masher
    • 3 cornichons chopped
    • 3 sweet gherkins chopped
    • ¼ small red onion chopped (or a little dry minced onion)
    • 1 stalk celery chopped (or a pinch of celery seed)
    • 3 tablespoon mayo
    • A pinch of ground mustard
    • A pinch of cayenne pepper
    • A big pinch of ground white pepper
    • Salt & black pepper to taste
    • Sliced bread toasted or plain*
    • Lettuce or baby spinach

    Method
     

    1. Mix ingredients through salt & black pepper in a bowl using a fork or potato masher.
    2. Scoop onto to bread, top with lettuce or spinach, and enjoy!

    Notes

    *Optional: use Gluten Free

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