Description
A quick and delicious Tuna Salad Bagel Sandwich recipe that combines flavorful tuna salad with fresh veggies on your choice of toasted bagels. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Salad
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water or oil, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped (optional)
- 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
- ¼ small red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 bagels (your choice of flavor – plain, whole wheat, or everything bagel)
- 1 leaf romaine lettuce or spinach
- 2-3 slices tomato (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting, optional)
Instructions
- Make the Tuna Salad: In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, capers (if using), chopped celery, and red onion. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to enhance flavors.
- Toast the Bagels: Slice the bagels in half and lightly toast them in a toaster or on a grill pan with olive oil for extra crispiness and flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the tuna salad on the bottom half of each toasted bagel. Top with a lettuce leaf or spinach and add tomato slices if desired.
- Top and Serve: Place the top half of the bagel over the fillings. Serve immediately and enjoy your tasty Tuna Salad Bagel Sandwich!
Notes
- You can use tuna in either water or oil depending on preference.
- Capers add a tangy flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Toasting bagels with olive oil adds crispiness and a richer taste.
- Customize sandwich with additional toppings like pickles or cheese if preferred.
- Serve immediately to maintain bagel crunch and freshness of ingredients.
