Name: Tuna Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (5 or 6 oz) can tuna fish; ⅓ cup cottage cheese; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; ¼ cup finely chopped red onion; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about ½ cup); 1 tbsp capers; 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice; A pinch or two of dill; 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley; 1 tsp Dijon or stone-ground mustard; 2 slices of toasted bread; Tomato and lettuce (optional)

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Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

There are days when time is short, and we need a quick meal. On other days, we might prefer something light and refreshing over heavier fare.

For those times, this easy tuna salad recipe is just what you need. By using cottage cheese instead of a lot of mayo, it keeps the calories down while still delivering plenty of flavor. This tuna salad features capers, dill, onion, mustard, lemon juice, and celery for a satisfying crunch, along with the creamy texture of cottage cheese.

Just toast your favorite bread, and you’ve got a fast, easy, and low-calorie meal ready to go.

Ingredients for Tuna Salad Sandwich:

1 (5 or 6 oz) can tuna fish

⅓ cup cottage cheese

2 tbsp mayonnaise

¼ cup finely chopped red onion

1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about ½ cup)

1 tbsp capers

1 tbsp lemon or lime juice

A pinch or two of dill

2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

1 tsp Dijon or stone-ground mustard

2 slices of toasted bread

Tomato and lettuce (optional)

How to Make a Tuna Salad Sandwich:

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.

2. Mix until everything is well combined.

3. Divide the salad in half to make two sandwiches, or use all of it for one large sandwich. You can also serve the salad with crackers.

Can You Freeze Tuna Salad Sandwiches?

Freezing tuna salad sandwiches isn’t recommended because they can become soggy when thawed. The recipe is so quick and easy, taking only 5 minutes, that it’s best to make it fresh on the day you plan to serve it.

How Long Do Tuna and Cottage Cheese Sandwiches Last?

This tuna salad lasts 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. It’s best to assemble the sandwiches just before serving to avoid sogginess. If you need to prepare the salad ahead of time, store it in the fridge and toast your bread when ready to serve.

What to Serve with Tuna Salad Sandwiches:

The idea behind this easy tuna salad sandwich is to create a quick and simple meal without additional cooking. Pair it with your favorite chips—I like baked sweet potato chips to keep things light and low-calorie.

Calories in a Tuna Salad Sandwich:

This tuna salad recipe has about 490 calories in total, so if you make two sandwiches, each will have roughly 245 calories, plus the calories from the bread you choose.

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