Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAkron Family RestaurantTuna Or Chicken Salad Recipe

Tuna Or Chicken Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

On toasted rye with lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Mix the Salad Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the canned tuna (drained) or cooked chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 2

    Toast the Bread

    Using a toaster or griddle, lightly toast the slices of rye bread until golden brown.

  2. 3

    Layer the Ingredients

    On two slices of toasted rye bread, layer a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a slice of Swiss cheese, and a generous scoop of the tuna or chicken salad. Top with another slice of toasted rye bread.

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