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Pickle Packed Tuna Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Pickle Packed Tuna Sandwich is a classic American lunch option, often enjoyed for its simplicity and satisfying flavor. Tuna salad sandwiches became popular in the mid-20th century as canned tuna became widely available and affordable. The addition of pickles adds a tangy crunch that elevates the dish. Today, variations abound, with many adding different ingredients like avocado or spices to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
1 cup pickles, chopped
1/2 cup pickled celery, chopped
1/2 cup pickled onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
to taste hot sauce
4 slices whole grain bread
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup cucumbers, sliced
1 cup gem heart lettuce, leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients

pickles

🥗Healthier: relish

💰Cheaper: homemade pickles

Relish can be lower in sugar and homemade pickles can save costs

1

Open and drain a couple of tins of tuna and place them in a mixing bowl.

2

Add pickles, pickled celery, pickled onions, and chopped Dill to the bowl.

3

Squeeze in some lemon juice and add a hit of whole grain mustard.

4

Add a nice squidge of mayonnaise and stir everything up until combined.

5

Season with ground black pepper and add hot sauce for an extra kick.

6

Toast the bread and butter it on one side.

7

Load the tuna mixture onto the buttered side of the bread.

8

Add thinly sliced cucumbers for crunch and shred some gem heart lettuce on top.

9

Top with another slice of bread to complete the sandwich.

10

Enjoy the sandwich, noting the crunchy texture and flavors.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchoppingspreading

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlspatulaknifecutting boardtoaster

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariandairy-free

Allergens

fishwheatmilk

Also Known As

Tuna Salad SandwichTuna with Pickles Sandwich

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