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    Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Modified: Mar 13, 2024 · Published: Dec 6, 2010 by Ashley

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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

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    • Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Dino & Ashley Covelli
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 sandwich
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    A classic diner lunch, super simple to make at home! Pick a high-quality tuna for the freshest flavor.


    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


    Instructions

    Mix ingredients through salt & black pepper in a bowl using a fork or potato masher.

    Scoop onto to bread, top with lettuce or spinach, and enjoy!


    Notes

    *Optional: use Gluten Free

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 609
    • Sugar: 15.9 g
    • Sodium: 3667.2 mg
    • Fat: 37.6 g
    • Saturated Fat: 6.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 22.7 g
    • Fiber: 3.4 g
    • Protein: 43.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 89.6 mg

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