Description
Gourmet Tuna Salad Sandwich with Creamy Avocado blends classic deli flavors into a mouthwatering lunch masterpiece. Fresh ingredients and simple preparation make this sandwich a quick, satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (5 ounces/142 grams) tuna, drained
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 slices of whole-grain or preferred bread
Vegetables and Seasoning:
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
- Tomato slices (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a creamy base by thoroughly mashing ripe avocado until smooth and silky in texture.
- Incorporate drained tuna into the avocado, blending until well integrated and uniform.
- Enhance the mixture with tangy mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice, stirring until the consistency becomes rich and cohesive.
- Introduce finely diced celery and red onion for a crisp, sharp flavor profile and textural contrast.
- Season the tuna mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Select fresh bread slices and arrange them on a clean preparation surface.
- Generously spread the tuna avocado mixture across two bread slices, ensuring even coverage.
- Optional: Layer crisp lettuce leaves and juicy tomato slices atop the tuna mixture for added freshness and nutrition.
- Complete the sandwich by placing the remaining bread slices on top, creating a hearty handheld meal.
- Slice diagonally if desired, then serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting avocado mashing, leaving some chunks for added bite and rustic feel.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that reduces calories without compromising creaminess.
- Choose whole grain or gluten-free bread to accommodate different dietary preferences and boost nutritional value.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like dill or chives, which bring bright, zesty notes to the classic tuna salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg