Tuna on Toast
This tuna on toast is quick and easy and makes the perfect lunch or dinner. Solid white albacore tuna is combined with mayo, celery, relish, and seasonings to create that classic flavor we all love.
Tuna salad sandwiches are a classic lunch or dinner that most of us have enjoyed on more than one occasion. My mother used to make them often when I was a child, and I did the same for my kids. I love the flavor and the nostalgia that comes with these sandwiches, and my recipe is so easy that I can whip them up whenever I feel like it.
Tuna on Toast
This classic sandwich starts with a simple tuna salad recipe made with solid white albacore tuna, mayo, sweet relish, celery, and seasonings, creating the classic tuna salad everyone knows and loves. I toast bread slices, sandwich the tuna between them with some lettuce, and that’s that. It’s quick, easy, and delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe
- It’s a classic we’ve all enjoyed since childhood.
- It only uses a few simple ingredients.
- It’s a quick and easy recipe anyone can make.
- It makes a great lunch or dinner for the family or guests.
Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe, and every single one of them is probably in your kitchen right this minute.
- 4 slices whole grain bread or bread of choice, toasted
- Two 5-ounce cans of solid white albacore tuna, either in oil or water, then drained
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup mayo I used Helman’s light, but regular is great too
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained slightly
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or dried onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, more or less to taste
How to Make Tuna on Toast
Making this delicious sandwich is just about as easy as it gets. It just takes a little mixing and toasting. That’s all there is to it.
- Add all the tuna salad ingredients to a medium or large mixing bowl so you have plenty of space to mash and mix.
- Using the largest fork you have, mash the ingredients until mix thoroughly and you reach your desired texture.
- Toast the bread, then place 2 big scoops on top of 1 slice of toast. Top with lettuce and another piece of toast. Slice and enjoy!
Tips
- Any tuna will work, but I find that albacore gives the tuna salad the best texture.
- Mash the ingredients less for chunkier tuna salad and more for smoother tuna salad.
- Drain your tuna thoroughly to avoid watery tuna salad.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use your favorite bread for these sandwiches. Everything from white bread to sourdough works wonderfully.
- Toast your bread in a pan for a more rustic flavor and texture.
- If you love a sweeter flavor, try Miracle Whip in place of mayo.
Equipment
- Can opener
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Toaster
- Knife
- Cutting board
Storage
This recipe makes two sandwiches, so you shouldn’t need to store anything. However, if you multiply this for a crowd, you can refrigerate the tuna salad for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
What to Serve with Tuna on Toast
This classic sandwich is delicious with all your favorite classic sides. Serve it with:
- Potato chips
- Tater tots
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
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FAQ
To begin with, they are different species of tuna. As flavor goes, chunk light has a stronger flavor and softer texture. On the other hand, solid white albacore is firmer and has a milder flavor.
Skipjack gets the Best Choice label from the FDA, while yellowfin and albacore both receive the Good Choice label, so they’re both very healthy options.
While both chunk light and white albacore are great for tuna salad, albacore has a slight edge. It’s milder flavor creates a tuna salad that has classic tuna flavor without being overly fishy.
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Tuna On Toast
If you like tuna salad, you are sure to love this easy recipe for the most delicious and easy sandwich recipe. Starts with white meat tuna and then the best pantry fixings to make up the best tuna salad on toast! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain bread or bread of choice, toasted
- 2 5 ounce cans of solid white albacore tuna, either in oil or water, then drained
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup mayo I used Helman’s light, but regular is great too
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 to 2 tablespoons tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained slightly
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or dried onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, this is optional
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, more or less to taste
Instructions
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1. Add all the tuna salad ingredients to a medium or large mixing bowl so you have plenty of space to mash and mix. 2. Using the largest fork you have, mash the ingredients until mix thoroughly and you reach your desired texture. 3. Toast the bread, then place 2 big scoops on top of 1 slice of toast. Top with lettuce and another piece of toast. Slice and enjoy!
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