I was in the mood for a tuna sandwich and wanted to try something different instead of making my Tuna Salad Sandwich with Tajin Seasoning or my Lemon Pepper Tuna Fish Sandwich.
This sandwich recipe is not your typical tuna sandwich either. A little apple, cabbage and a few other goodies make this one delicious sandwich!
When selecting the tuna for this recipe, you need to keep a few things in mind. Personally I prefer to use a chunky tuna packed in water. Tuna packed in oil has a richer taste so if that is what you are looking for then by all means.
I also like to use tuna that is certified to be dolphin-safe which means tuna caught using fishing methods that minimize harm to dolphins. This is a personal preference and is obviously not a requirement for this sandwich recipe.
As far as what kind of apples you should use for this recipe I like to use Honeycrisp apples as I always have some on hand but you can also use Granny Smith, Pink Lady or even Fuji apples. Use what you have on hand or the type you like to eat.
You also have many options when it comes to what kind of bread you use for these sandwiches. You can make them using toasted sourdough bread like I prefer or wheat bread, pita pockets, buns, etc. Use your favorite bread!
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Tuna Sandwiches recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- White Tuna in Water – you can also use tuna in oil if you prefer
- Apple – you can use your favorite apple for this recipe
- Cabbage – shred your own but pre-shredded cabbage is quicker
- Carrots – you can use the bagged stuff to save a bit of time
- Celery – adds a nice crunch to this sandwich
- Red Onion – you can also use green onions if you prefer
- Sweet Relish – dill relish is also a good substitute
- Mayonnaise – some prefer to use Miracle Whip
- Slices of Bread – use your favorite type of bread. Toasted Sourdough for me!
How to Make Tuna Sandwiches
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bread. Mix till well combined.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the tuna mixture over four slices of your favorite bread and top with the remaining bread slices.
Printable Recipe Card
The Best Tuna Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 10 oz White Tuna in Water, drained & flaked
- â…“ Cup Apple, peeled & shredded
- â…“ Cup Cabbage, finely shredded
- â…“ Cup Carrots, finely shredded
- 3 Tbsp Celery, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp Red Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp Sweet Relish
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise, or more to taste
- 8 Slices of Bread
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bread. Mix till well combined.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the tuna mixture over four slices of your favorite bread and top with remaining bread slices.
These sandwiches are scrumptious. So tasty. My picky family also loved them.