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Lemon Dill Tuna Salad for Picnic Sandwiches

A refreshing and zesty tuna salad made with lemon and dill, perfect for picnic sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Salad Base
  • 2 cans tuna in water drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 4 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato sliced

Method
 

Prepare Tuna Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, celery, red onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Assemble Sandwiches
  1. Lay out 4 slices of whole grain bread on a clean surface.
  2. Spread a generous amount of the tuna salad mixture on each slice.
  3. Top with a leaf of romaine lettuce and a slice of tomato.
  4. Place the remaining slices of bread on top to complete the sandwiches.
  5. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately or pack for a picnic.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This tuna salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.

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