Homemade Tuna Recipe
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
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Prepare Tuna Salad
- 1
Drain Tuna
Open the cans of tuna and drain excess liquid. Flake the tuna into a medium mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Add mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with tuna.
- 3
Mix Well
Using a fork, mix all the ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble Sandwich
- 4
Prepare Bread
Lay out the slices of whole grain bread on a clean surface. You will need 4 slices for each sandwich.
- 5
Layer Ingredients
On each slice of bread, place a slice of provolone cheese, a layer of tuna salad, a leaf of lettuce, and a slice of tomato.
- 6
Optional Onions
If desired, add additional slices of red onion on top of the tomato for extra flavor.
- 7
Top and Serve
Top each sandwich with another slice of bread and press gently. Cut in half and serve immediately.
