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Tuna Salad Sandwich

Tuna Salad Sandwich is a classic no-cook lunch made with tuna, whole-wheat bread, and celery.

Hand-drawn illustration of a whole-wheat tuna salad sandwich with crisp celery, cut to show the filling
7 min
Total
1
Serves
Easy
Effort
Per serving
245
Cal
29g
Protein
25g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
3g
Fat
1g
Sat Fat
310mg
Sodium
400mg
Potassium

Estimated per serving - calculated from USDA FoodData Central and will vary with your portions.

Dietitian’s tip

Whole-wheat bread and high-protein tuna make this a steady, balanced lunch. The fiber in the bread and celery helps slow the carbs.

Heart DiseaseAmericanNo-CookContains FishContains WheatContains Gluten

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch tuna (about 3 oz), drained
  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread
  • 1 celery stick, diced
  • squeeze of lemon
  • drizzle of olive oil

From your pantry: olive-oil.

Method

  1. 01

    Flake the tuna and mix with the celery, lemon, and a little olive oil.

  2. 02

    Spread onto one of bread, top with the other, and cut in half.

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Dietitian’s notes

  • Bind the tuna with a squeeze of lemon and a little olive oil instead of heavy mayo to keep saturated fat low.
  • Diced celery adds crunch and water volume so the sandwich feels more filling.
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