Description
Discover three simple and delicious tuna recipes perfect for quick and satisfying lunches.
Ingredients
- Tuna Salad Sandwich: 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp chopped celery; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; salt and pepper to taste; 2 slices bread; lettuce leaves.
- Tuna Pasta Salad: 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained; 1 cup cooked pasta; 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 2 tbsp chopped red onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste.
- Tuna Melt: 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp chopped pickle; salt and pepper to taste; 2 slices bread; 2 slices cheese.
Instructions
- For Tuna Salad Sandwich: Mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Spread on bread with lettuce.
- For Tuna Pasta Salad: Combine tuna, cooked pasta, bell pepper, and red onion. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss with tuna mixture.
- For Tuna Melt: Mix tuna, mayonnaise, pickle, salt, and pepper. Spread on one slice of bread, top with cheese, and then the other slice of bread. Grill until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent soggy sandwiches.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook (Sandwich & Pasta Salad), Pan-Fry (Tuna Melt)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 per serving (varies by recipe)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low to Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate
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