Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsDonnell's Kitchen & LoungeHomemade Tuna Recipe

Homemade Tuna Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Don't miss out on our Classic Homemade Tuna Sandwich—freshly made with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions. An irresistible choice for tuna lovers!

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Ingredients

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Tuna Salad

Method

Tuna Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Drain and Flake the Tuna

    Open the canned tuna and drain the liquid. Transfer the tuna to a mixing bowl and flake it with a fork until it’s broken into smaller pieces.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the tuna salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Bread

    Take the slices of bread and lay them on a clean surface. You can toast them if desired for an extra crunch.

  2. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    On two slices of bread, place a slice of provolone cheese. Then add a generous scoop of the prepared tuna salad on top, followed by a lettuce leaf, tomato slices, and extra red onion.

  3. 6

    Complete the Sandwich

    Top with the remaining slices of bread. Press down gently to secure the sandwich.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy your classic homemade tuna sandwich!

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