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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » 10 Minute Recipes

    Loaded Tuna Sandwich

    Published: Feb 17, 2020 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 53 Comments

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    A Loaded Tuna Sandwich is such a classic sandwich choice, and always our go-to for an easy lunch when we don't feel inspired to make anything else. We have taken flakes of canned tuna and mixed it with crunchy celery, gherkins, spring onions, cucumber and sweetcorn and some mayo of course and sandwiched it between two slices of sourdough.

    A large serving dish with tuna sandwiches in it. Chips and dip sit nearby.

    I always say that if you have a tin of tuna in your cupboard, then you have the base for a filling meal. Protein packed and versatile, we love a classic tuna sandwich and this loaded version has crunch, flavour and it's easy to adapt too. Use it in a plain sandwich, as a toastie or even on a salad.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Step by step
    • What else can be added?
    • Best bread to use
    • Sandwich sauce
    • What to serve with this
    • Extra tips
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    Why you will love it

    • A totally loaded sandwich
    • Takes just minutes to make
    • Really crunchy
    • Under 500 calories per sandwich
    • High in protein
    • Easy to adapt

    Step by step

    One: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, cucumber, spring onions, gherkins and sweetcorn mix in the mayo, lemon juice and salt and pepper.

    A metal mixing bowl filled with tuna, onion, sweetcorn, gherkins and mayonaise.

    Two: On two of the slices of bread, add the tuna mix.

    Two sliced of bread topped with tuna and chopped salad mix.

    Three: Top with sliced tomato, the rocket (arugula) lettuce and the second slice of bread.

    Two slices of bread topped with tuna, salad, tomatoes and arugula.

    What else can be added?

    We love a versatile and easy to adapt sandwich and this is exactly that. We have only used these ingredients because that's what we had in our fridge at the time. Next time I think I will add some slices, or even mashed, avocado to it.

    I think that chunky and crunchy ingredients are a must, which is why we went with celery, cucumber, gherkins and sweetcorn. But if you like things spicy, why not chop up some jalapenoes to go in there too or some red onion for colour.

    If you don't like tuna, then you could swap it for chunks of cooked chicken and keep all of the rest of the ingredients the same.

    Tuna sandwiches stood up in a row.

    Best bread to use

    This is totally a preference thing, but we think that sourdough is the best bread to use for a sandwich. But this also works well in a bagel and a croissant - trust us on this.

    You don't have to use bread at all. You could scoop this in to an avocado half for a low carb alternative or just have it on a salad.

    Sandwich sauce

    We kept this tuna fish sandwich classic with some mayo and a squeeze of lemon juice to lighten it up a bit. But you could add in some mustard and fresh chopped herbs for more flavour. Dill or parsley would work well.

    If you want to make this lower in calories, then you could swap the mayo for Greek yoghurt which we love using as a mayo alternative. Or do it half and half to reduce the tart flavour. A drizzle of sriracha goes a long way too.

    What to serve with this

    These sandwiches are pretty epic as they are, but if you are serving them up to guests, then why not make a big batch of our Mexican Coleslaw to go with it as well some of our amazing Homemade Garlic Crisps.

    Four tuna sandwiches stacked up, surrounded by arugula and potato chips.

    FAQs

    How long will a tuna sandwich keep for?

    Once the sandwiches are made I would recommend serving and eating them as soon as possible, otherwise they will get a bit soggy. However, if you make too much of the filling and want to save it, then put it in an air tight container and then it will keep fresh in the fridge for 2 days.

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    Extra tips

    • Why not try adding some avocado for a little bit of extra creaminess or some chopped jalapenos if you like things spicy. You could add a drizzle of Sriracha too.
    • If you want to save some calories with this sandwich, swap the mayo for Greek yogurt, or go half and half.
    • You can add some extra flavour with a teaspoon of dijon mustard and some chopped fresh parsley or dill.
    • If you don't like tuna, try making this with leftover shredded chicken.
    • Swap the slices or bread for a bagel, or try putting it on a croissant.
    • If you want a low carb version of this, put the filling in to half an avocado (that has had a little scooped out, then pile the filling up) or on a salad.
    • Leftovers of the filling will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 days.

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    Recipe

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    Loaded Tuna Sandwich

    By: Dannii
    If you have a tin of tuna in your cupboard, then you have the base for a filling meal. Why not use it to make yourself a super Loaded Tuna Sandwich?
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    4.93 from 52 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Total: 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 487kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 4 slices Sourdough bread
    • 110 g (3.5 oz) Tuna - canned; drained
    • 2 Spring onion (Scallion) - sliced
    • 2 tablespoon Light mayonnaise
    • 0.5 Lemon - (juice only)
    • 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
    • 100 g (5 cups) Rocket (arugula)
    • 1 rib Celery - diced
    • 4 tablespoon Sweetcorn
    • 0.25 Cucumber - diced
    • 2 Gherkins - chopped
    • 1 Beef tomato - sliced

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together 110 g Tuna, 1 rib Celery, 0.25 Cucumber, 2 Spring onion (Scallion), 2 Gherkins and 4 tablespoon Sweetcorn.
    • Mix in2 tablespoon Light mayonnaise, juice of 0.5 Lemon and 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper.
    • On two of the 4 slices Sourdough bread, add the tuna mix.
    • Top with 1 Beef tomato (sliced), 100 g Rocket (arugula) and the second slice of bread.

    Notes

    • Why not try adding some avocado for a little bit of extra creaminess or some chopped jalapenos if you like things spicy. You could add a drizzle of Sriracha too.
    • If you want to save some calories with this sandwich, swap the mayo for Greek yoghurt, or go half and half.
    • You can add some extra flavour with a teaspoon of dijon mustard and some chopped fresh parsley or dill.
    • If you don't like tuna, try making this with leftover shredded chicken.
    • Swap the slices or bread for a bagel, or try putting it on a croissant.
    • If you want a low carb version of this, put the filling in to half an avocado (that has had a little scooped out, then pile the filling up) or on a salad.
    • Leftovers of the filling will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 days.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 957mg | Potassium: 1079mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2945IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 7mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Joanne Marilyn Canevet

      August 10, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      I was in Ireland a few years ago and stopped into a restaurant for a bite to eat and ordered a tuna sandwich. They made your recipe without the tomato and it was delicious. The following day I stopped into another restaurant and ordered a tuna salad and they had the same recipe. Again it was delicious! I haven't tried it yet but will now that I see how the recipe.

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    2. Scarlet | Family Focus Blog

      February 17, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Oh, that is a loaded tuna sandwich. Yummy! I love the arugula on there too- a nice peppery flavor to compliment the tuna.

      Reply
    3. Cartooncent

      September 11, 2015 at 10:39 am

      If you want to take chicken or tuna salad to a realm above and beyond the norm, a realm that elicits “OMG” with eat bite, this is the way to do it. Makes a good amount of sandwiches, depending on how much salad you use per sandwich.

      Reply
    4. Heather

      September 10, 2015 at 3:37 am

      This looks amazing!! I can't wait to try it... so much yumminess between two slices of bread :)

      Reply
    5. Oana @AdoreFoods

      September 08, 2015 at 12:00 am

      Great sandwich recipe! Light and healthy :)

      Reply
    6. Richa

      September 07, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      OMG I'm loving this sandwich! What a great recipe.

      Reply
    7. Ciao Florentina

      September 06, 2015 at 5:55 am

      A can of tuna can make miracles happen in a heartbeat. I count on my tuna cans for everything from lunches to last minute appetizers, tuna saves the day !

      Reply
    8. Faye Wilkerson

      September 05, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      The cheese sounds delicious. Great to have another recipe for tinned tuna.

      Reply
    9. Hillary Reeves

      September 05, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      Yum! These remind me of the open-faced smorrebrod I had in Denmark. Looks gorgeous!

      Reply
    10. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats

      September 04, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good tuna sandwich and love the addition of arugula!

      Reply
    11. Molly Kumar

      September 04, 2015 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      Yummy sandwich and so healthy too.

      Reply
    12. J @ A Hot Southern Mess

      September 04, 2015 at 4:01 am

      5 stars
      Oh boy would my hubby love these tuna sandwiches! I can just hear him now...... :)

      Reply
    13. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

      September 04, 2015 at 2:05 am

      This certainly isn't your plain Jane, run of the mill, tuna sandwich! I believe i have some lunch inspiration for tomorrow!

      Reply
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