Description
Tuna salad sandwiches with cucumbers offer a refreshing and satisfying meal option that combines flaky tuna with crisp cucumbers and creamy dressing. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for picnics or busy weekdays, delivering vibrant flavors in every bite. Whether enjoyed at home or packed for lunch, this sandwich promises to elevate your dining experience with its delightful texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup diced fresh cucumbers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread (whole grain, sourdough, or gluten-free)
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a mixing bowl. Flake it gently with a fork.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Slice fresh cucumbers thinly and set aside.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading the tuna mixture on two slices of bread. Layer cucumber slices on top.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread; cut diagonally if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 30mg