Tuna sandwich

A tuna sandwich is a type of sandwich consisting of bread, tuna, and mayonnaise. It is usually made with white bread, but can also be made with whole wheat bread, rye bread, or pumpernickel bread. The tuna can be canned, fresh, or frozen. It can also be mixed with mayonnaise or salad dressing. The sandwich can be served cold or hot.

The first recorded recipe for a tuna sandwich was in the 1884 edition of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management. It consisted of boiled tuna, mayonnaise, and bread. The recipe was later included in the 1901 edition of the same book.

The tuna sandwich became popular in the United States in the early 20th century. It was served in cafeterias and lunchrooms. It was also a popular lunchbox item for schoolchildren.

Advice

When making a tuna sandwich, it is important to start with the freshest ingredients. Start by using good quality canned tuna, fresh bread, and fresh vegetables. Chop up the vegetables - like tomatoes and lettuce - and mix them with mayonnaise, a bit of lemon juice, and some seasonings like salt and pepper for flavor. Spread the mixture onto the bread and top with slices of cheese. Toast the sandwich for maximum flavor and enjoy!

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Recipes

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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich

  • SANDWICH
  • lettuce
  • salt
  • ciabatta roll
  • serrano chile
  • hard-boiled egg
  • oil tuna
  • SALSA VERDE
  • salt
  • lemon zest
  • italian parsley
  • caper
  • olive oil
  • green olife
  • red pepper
  • garlic
  • anchovy
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Parmesan Tuna Sandwiches

  • parmesan cheese
  • lemon juice
  • basil
  • chunk tuna
  • red
  • mayonnaise
  • dijon mustard
  • sour cream
  • green onion
  • pepper
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Tuscan Tuna Sandwich.

  • purple cabbage
  • avocado
  • loaf ciabatta bread
  • basil
  • tahini
  • kalamata olife
  • greek yogurt
  • red pepper flake
  • arugula
  • olive oil
  • tomato
  • oil tuna
  • persian cucumber
  • hard-boiled egg
  • feta
  • salt
  • lemons zest juice
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Lemon-Caper Tuna Sandwich

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  • arugula
  • salt
  • wheat baguette
  • caper
  • rice wine vinegar
  • salt
  • fennel
  • dijon mustard
  • chive
  • tuna
  • lemon
  • rosemary
  • sugar
  • olive oil
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Provençal Tuna Sandwich

  • salt
  • lettuce
  • pepper
  • paprika
  • tuna
  • hard-boiled egg
  • sandwich roll
  • artichoke heart
  • olive oil
  • niçoise olife
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Provençal Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat)

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • dijon mustard
  • olive oil tuna
  • bread loaf
  • fennel
  • cucumber
  • salt cured black olife
  • hard-boiled egg
  • plum tomato
  • green onion
  • oil cured anchovy

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
tuna
olive oil
hard-boiled egg
dijon mustard
mayonnaise
lettuce
caper
tomato
basil
green onion
black pepper
fennel
oil tuna
bread
lemon juice
pepper
avocado
arugula
onion
lemon zest
italian parsley
ciabatta roll
serrano chile
green olife
red pepper
garlic
anchovy
purple onion
parmesan cheese
chunk tuna
red
sour cream
milk
celery
egg
butter
purple cabbage
loaf ciabatta bread
tahini
kalamata olife
greek yogurt
red pepper flake
persian cucumber
feta
lemons zest juice
fennel frond
crème fraîche
orange zest juice
baguette
edamame
red chile
white miso
sesame chile oil
white bread
radish
tortilla
lime juice
jalapeño
cilantro
naan
curry powder
currant
apricot
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wheat baguette
rice wine vinegar
chive
lemon
rosemary
sugar
zest
parsley
rye bread
mozzarella cheese
butter lettuce
mustard
multigrain bread
cornichon
walnut
paprika
sandwich roll
artichoke heart
niçoise olife
bell pepper
olive oil tuna
bread loaf
cucumber
salt cured black olife
plum tomato
oil cured anchovy

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