Description
This ultimate tuna sandwich is the perfect blend of creamy tuna, fresh veggies, and hearty whole wheat bread. It’s a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal, ideal for lunch at home or on the go. Packed with protein and fiber, this sandwich offers a delicious balance of flavors and textures, making it a staple in any healthy meal plan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of Tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup pre-cooked veggies (corn, carrot, peas)—can be canned or frozen
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- Pepper to taste
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 1 cup lettuce
For the Lunch Box:
- Cucumber sticks
- Carrot sticks
- 1/4 lime
- Chili powder (Tajin recommended)
- 1 banana
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, pre-cooked veggies, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice of whole wheat bread. Evenly spread the tuna mixture on one slice. Top with lettuce, and place the second slice of bread on top.
- Pack the Lunch Box: Place the sandwich in a container. Add cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, and a quarter lime on the side. Include a small container of chili powder for dipping, and add a banana for dessert.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can add more mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the tuna mixture.
- Customize your sandwich by swapping out the veggies or trying different types of bread.
- To keep the veggies fresh and crisp, store them in a separate compartment from the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg