Tuna Salad Sandwich with Olives

a tuna salad sandwich with red onion and lettuce
Prep Time: 
10 minutes
Number of Servings: 
Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 oz) can white albacore tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1 12 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 18 tsp ground celery seed
  • 2 Tbsp sliced pitted black olives
  • 23 cup green leaf lettuce
  • 4 slices whole-wheat bread
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices red onion

Directions

  1. Mix drained tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, and ground celery seed in a medium bowl. Gently fold in olives.
  2. Place half of the lettuce on a slice of bread. Top with half of the tuna salad. Layer 1 slice of cheese and 2 slices of onion over. Top with 1 slice of bread. Repeat process to make a second sandwich.
  3. Serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Info: 
432 Calories, 29 g Protein, 33 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 21 g Total fat (7 g sat), 715 mg Sodium, ★★★★  Phosphorus, ★★★  Calcium, ★★  Vitamin B1 (thiamine),  Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, B12, E, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc

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