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
Tuna Salad Preparation
- 1
Drain and Flake Tuna
Open the canned tuna and drain the water. In a mixing bowl, flake the tuna with a fork until it's broken into smaller pieces.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the flaked tuna. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- 3
Chill the Salad
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Sandwich Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Bread
Take 2 slices of whole grain bread and lay them on a clean cutting board or plate.
- 5
Add Cheese
Place a slice of provolone cheese on each slice of bread.
- 6
Layer the Tuna Salad
Scoop a generous amount of the chilled tuna salad and spread it evenly on top of the provolone cheese on both slices.
- 7
Add Vegetables
Top the tuna salad with lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, and red onion rings.
- 8
Complete the Sandwich
Finish by placing the remaining slices of bread on top of each sandwich. Press down gently.
- 9
Serve
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately with chips or a pickle on the side.