Best 9 Crunchy Tuna Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our collection of crunchy tuna sandwiches. These culinary creations elevate the classic tuna salad to new heights with a variety of unique and enticing flavor combinations. From the tangy zest of lemon and dill to the savory richness of bacon and avocado, each recipe promises a tantalizing taste experience. These sandwiches are not just a quick and easy lunch option; they are culinary journeys that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic tuna salad sandwich with a twist or a daring combination of flavors, our recipes have something for every palate. Dive into the world of crunchy tuna sandwiches and discover a new favorite that will satisfy your cravings and elevate your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY TUNA WRAPS



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Packed with protein-rich tuna and fresh, crunchy veggies, these colorful wraps have sensational flavor-and they're good for you, too. -Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 spinach tortillas (8 inches), room temperature
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients until blended. Spread over tortillas; sprinkle with lettuce. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA TEA SANDWICHES



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A friend brought tuna sandwiches to a picnic years ago. I never got the recipe from her, but these are close and just as delicious! -Lisa Sneed, Bayfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 tea sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
4 slices multigrain bread, crusts removed
4 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise and lemon-pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on each slice of bread. Spread two slices with tuna mixture; top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Cut in half or into desired shapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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For many people, those days when you had a tuna salad sandwich for lunch are still some of the happiest childhood memories. Bring back those days with a simple lunch that satisfies your nostalgic cravings for a simple, homemade sandwich.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (6 oz each) tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Spread tuna mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA CRUNCH SANDWICHES



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A tuna salad and potato chip sandwich may not be quite as classic a pairing as peanut butter and jelly, but it is, anecdotally, many middle-schoolers' first forays into experimenting with flavors and textures, and no less delicious. Beyond crunch, chips also add stability to the sandwich, holding the tuna salad in place as you eat. There's no wrong way to make the sandwich, but seasoning tuna salad with red onion and celery, plenty of olive oil and little lemon juice, and using kettle-style salt and vinegar potato chips are especially alluring. There's the word "optional" next to the most optional ingredients, but consider every ingredient other than the tuna, bread and chips to be adaptable according to your own taste (or how your mom made it).

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     dinner, for two, lunch, quick, weeknight, sandwiches, main course

Time 5m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (5-ounce) can solid white albacore or skipjack tuna (see Tip)
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled
1 celery rib, finely minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (see Tip)
2 tablespoons finely minced red onion, shallot or scallions
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley, chives, tarragon or a mix (optional)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, plus more for spreading (see Tip)
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish or chopped dill pickles (optional)
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
A few large handfuls of hearty potato chips or corn chips (see Tip)
Salt and black pepper
4 slices thick, soft sandwich bread, such as Texas toast, toasted, if desired
2 lettuce leaves, such as iceberg, romaine, green leaf or Bibb

Steps:

  • Open the can of tuna, leaving the lid in place after opening it. Invert the whole can over the sink and press the lid into the tuna firmly to squeeze out as much excess water or oil as you can. (Be careful not to cut your fingers on any sharp edges). Transfer the tuna to a medium bowl.
  • Wash your hands well, then grab the boiled egg and squeeze it through your fingers into the bowl with the tuna. Add the celery, olive oil, onion, herbs (if using), mayonnaise, relish (if using) and lemon juice. Using a fork, gently fold together all the ingredients, trying to leave the tuna in relatively large chunks. Grab a few chips and, using your hands, crumble them into the bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and fold again to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste - more salt, pepper and lemon juice if it tastes bland, and more olive oil or mayonnaise if it tastes dry.
  • When ready for lunch, spread each slice of bread generously with mayonnaise. Place lettuce on each bottom slice of bread, then top each with half of the tuna salad mixture. Add a generous handful of potato chips on top of each (more than seems reasonable), then close the sandwiches. Press down firmly so the chips break and embed themselves into the tuna salad and the bread. Cut into triangles and serve with extra chips on the side.

CRUNCHY CURRY TUNA SANDWICH



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An easy tuna sandwich with a crunch and a twist.

Provided by Yi Wang

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons peanuts
2 tablespoons raisins
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
4 slices bread

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, mayonnaise, peanuts, raisins, and celery in a bowl. Season with curry powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir in onion and green onions. Serve on sliced bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 575.9 mg, Sugar 10 g

TUNA AVOCADO OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES WITH CRUNCHY SLAW AND FIVE-SPICE ORANGES



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Try adding spices to fruit to mix things up a little bit. We add five-spice to the orange to compliment the flavor and slightly transform it, giving it a warm, spicy taste.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, plus more for drizzling
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
3 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon honey
4 scallions, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups prepared coleslaw mix
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Two 5-ounce cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained
4 slices whole wheat bread, lightly toasted
1 firm-ripe avocado
1/2 cup alfalfa or broccoli sprouts
3 oranges, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
Four 6-ounce glasses reduced-fat milk

Steps:

  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the almonds, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the ginger, honey, half of the scallions and some pepper. Toss with the coleslaw mix and set aside.
  • Mix together the remaining scallions, vinegar and soy sauce, the mayonnaise, sesame oil, tuna and some pepper. Divide evenly among the slices of bread. Cut the avocado into thin slices, and fan a quarter of avocado across each sandwich. Garnish with the sprouts. Drizzle lightly with vinegar and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Toss the oranges with the five-spice. Divide the sandwiches, slaw and oranges evenly among four plates. Serve with milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 22 grams

CREAMY AND CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD SUPREME



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This tuna salad is made special with the addition of cream cheese and chopped raw carrots. Red peppers make it pretty and one or two other vegetables, fruits or nuts keep it changing and interesting. I developed this recipe after I tasted cream cheese in a salmon salad sandwich at a funeral lunch in Canada many years ago. Add baby spinach or lettuce leaves, and serve on your favorite bread or as a wrap in a tortilla.

Provided by Joan Newman

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 ounces cream cheese, softened, or as needed
2 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
½ carrot, finely chopped
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir mayonnaise and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Add tuna, carrot, and red pepper; season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 119.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CRUNCHY TUNA TURNOVERS



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"I used to work with a cook who considered this sandwich one of his specialties," says Denise Hollebeke of Penhold, Alberta. "Once I tried it, I could see why. It's a great change from a traditional tuna sandwich."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 egg, beaten
1-1/4 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine tuna, cheese, mayonnaise, olives and lemon-pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each biscuit into a 5-in. circle. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of tuna mixture onto one side of each circle. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal., Place egg and potato chips in separate shallow bowls. Dip turnovers in egg, then coat with chips. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Make a 2-1/2-in. slit in top of each turnover. Bake at 375° for 18-21 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD SANDWICH RECIPE



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Get ready for lunchtime with our Crunchy Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe! Pickle relish and celery add crunch to the classic creamy tuna salad sandwich recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/4 cup CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
dash of pepper
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, celery, mayo, pickle relish and pepper until well blended.
  • Cover 4 of the toast slices evenly with the tuna mixture; top with the remaining toast slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful tuna is the key to a great sandwich. Look for tuna that is sushi-grade or sashimi-grade, as this indicates that it is of the highest quality.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna should be cooked quickly and gently to prevent it from becoming dry and tough. The best way to cook tuna for a sandwich is to sear it in a hot skillet for just a few minutes per side.
  • Add some moisture to the sandwich. Tuna is a lean fish, so it's important to add some moisture to the sandwich to prevent it from becoming dry. This can be done by using a mayonnaise-based spread, adding some chopped vegetables, or using a flavorful dressing.
  • Use a sturdy bread. The bread you use for your tuna sandwich should be sturdy enough to hold up to the fillings. A good choice is a hearty whole-wheat bread or a crusty baguette.
  • Get creative with your toppings. There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings for tuna sandwiches. Some classic choices include lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion. You can also get creative and add things like avocado, bacon, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Tuna sandwiches are a classic lunch option for a reason. They're easy to make, customizable, and delicious. With a few simple tips, you can make a tuna sandwich that's sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch, give one of these tuna sandwich recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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