Tuna Recipe
Tuna salad served cool or grilled on white, wheat or rye. Add cheese .50.
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Ingredients
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Tuna Salad Ingredients
Optional Add-Ons
Method
Preparation of Tuna Salad
- 1
Drain the Tuna
Open the cans of tuna and drain excess liquid. Transfer the tuna to a mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
Add mayonnaise, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the bowl with tuna. Stir well until all ingredients are combined evenly.
- 3
Chill the Salad
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving Options
- 4
Prepare the Bread
If serving as a sandwich, toast or grill the slices of white, wheat, or rye bread until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a generous amount of tuna salad on one slice of bread. If desired, add a slice of cheese on top before closing the sandwich with the second slice of bread.
- 6
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half and serve cool or warm on a plate. Enjoy your tuna salad sandwich!