🥪 How to make a Tuna Sandwich ( with Mayo )

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: none

Avocado provides creaminess with healthier fats.

Drain the water from the tuna and add it to a bowl.

Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the tuna.

Stir the tuna and mayonnaise to make it more spreadable.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of mild mustard and stir again.

Add 1 shallot, minced finely, to the mixture.

Add 1 more tablespoon of mayonnaise for spreadability.

Add 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon paprika to the bowl and mix well.

Chill the tuna filling for at least half an hour.

Shred fresh iceberg lettuce.

Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both slices of white bread.

Apply a generous layer of the tuna filling on one slice of bread.

Top with plenty of shredded lettuce and place the other slice of bread on top.

Slice in half and serve while still chilled.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens