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Creamy Crunchy Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe Easy Perfect Lunch Idea

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A quick and easy creamy crunchy tuna salad sandwich combining chunk light tuna, creamy mayo, cottage cheese, and crisp veggies for a perfect lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (5 oz / 142 g each) chunk light tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices sandwich bread (whole wheat, sourdough, or preferred type)
  • A handful of crisp lettuce (romaine or butter lettuce)

Instructions

  1. Drain the tuna cans thoroughly to avoid sogginess, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to remove excess moisture (about 2 minutes).
  2. Finely chop celery, red onion, dill pickles, and fresh dill if using (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; whisk lightly to blend into a smooth dressing (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add drained tuna and chopped vegetables to the creamy base; gently fold together with a spatula or large spoon, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste (about 3 minutes).
  5. Toast the bread slices lightly for extra texture or leave soft if preferred (3-4 minutes).
  6. Lay lettuce on half the bread slices, spoon generous portions of tuna salad over lettuce, then top with remaining bread slices; press gently to hold together.
  7. Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately or wrap tightly for later.

Notes

Do not over-mix tuna to keep chunkiness. Rinse red onion under cold water to mellow sharpness if desired. Toast bread for texture contrast or use soft bread. Chill tuna salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Adjust salt gradually as pickles and mayo add saltiness. For dairy-free, swap mayo for vegan mayo and omit cottage cheese. For low-carb, serve in lettuce wraps or keto bread.

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