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Tuna Salad Sandwich

Cultural Context

The tuna salad sandwich is a classic American dish, often enjoyed for lunch or as a quick meal. It became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during the post-war era when canned foods gained prominence for their convenience. This sandwich is versatile, allowing for various ingredient modifications based on personal taste or dietary preferences.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon wasabi
2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna packed in oil
1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped dill gherkins
1/4 cup chopped apple
1 cup fresh corn, cooked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup fried jalapeños
1 tablespoon agave syrup
4 slices sourdough bread
1 cup thin and crispy salted potato chips

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

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious.

1

Add mayonnaise to a mixing bowl.

2

Add white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and wasabi to the mayonnaise and mix together.

3

Add good quality tuna packed in oil to the mixture.

4

Chop red onions and add them to the bowl.

5

Chop dill gherkins and add them to the bowl.

6

Chop an apple and add it to the bowl.

7

Add fresh corn and frozen peas to the mixture.

8

Add fried jalapeños and agave syrup to the bowl.

9

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

10

Spread the tuna salad mixture on sourdough bread.

11

Top with thin and crispy salted potato chips for added crunch.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlspoonknifetoaster

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishglutendairy

Also Known As

Tuna SandwichTuna Melt

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