Best 4 Fiesta Tuna Salad Sandwiches Recipes

Calling all tuna salad lovers! This fiesta tuna salad sandwich recipe is a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic, featuring a colorful medley of ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.

Picture this: tender tuna flakes tossed in a creamy blend of mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, sweet relish, and a burst of fresh flavors from chopped celery, red onion, and parsley. But that's not all! This recipe goes the extra mile by adding a fiesta-inspired mix of diced tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, and a touch of cumin and chili powder.

The result? A fiesta in your mouth! The tuna salad is piled high on soft and fluffy sandwich bread, adding a delightful textural contrast to the creamy filling. Each bite is a fiesta of flavors, with the juicy tomatoes and corn adding sweetness, the black beans delivering a hearty bite, and the cumin and chili powder lending a subtle warmth.

Whether you're packing a lunch for a picnic, enjoying a casual weekend brunch, or simply craving a satisfying and flavorful meal, this fiesta tuna salad sandwich is the perfect choice. It's easy to make, customizable to your liking, and guaranteed to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary fiesta!

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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

Ingredients

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

FIESTA TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES

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Sometimes I make a tuna melt out of this sandwich and serve warm. The tuna salad spread is also yummy as a dip. -Kimberly Stewart, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cans (5 ounces each) white water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 large red onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 loaves (14 ounces each) ciabatta bread, split
3/4 pound sliced pepper Jack cheese
12 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; spread over bread bottoms. Layer with cheese and lettuce. Replace bread tops. Cut each loaf into six slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

TUNA-SALAD SANDWICH, JULIA CHILD STYLE

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This was one of Julia Child's favorite dishes for a working lunch. For decades, Julia was on the road more than she was home and, when she returned to her beloved kitchen, she craved simple foods. For Julia, the important ingredients for this sandwich were the tuna (it had to be packed in oil) and the mayo (she preferred Hellmann's). Her longtime assistant, Stephanie Hersh, said, "The rest was up for grabs." Make it with capers, cornichons and chopped onion, a squirt of lemon juice and some herbs, serve it open-face on an English muffin or between slices of white bread, and you'll have Julia's midday signature.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories dinner, lunch, sandwiches, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in oil, drained
3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's, plus more for spreading
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion, preferably Vidalia
3 to 4 cornichons, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, patted dry and chopped if large, or 5 olives, pitted and chopped
Fresh lemon juice
Salt
Freshly ground pepper, preferably white
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or parsley (optional)
2 toasted English muffins (preferably Bays) or 4 untoasted white bread slices
4 soft lettuce leaves, such as Boston
4 tomato slices
4 thin slices onion (optional)

Steps:

Prepare the tuna salad: Using a fork, mash the tuna with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise. Add the celery, as much onion and chopped cornichons as you'd like, and the capers or olives, and toss to combine. Add a squirt of lemon juice, some salt (go easy at first) and pepper. Taste and see if you'd like more mayo, onion or cornichons. Add more lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chives or parsley, if you're using either. (Makes 1 1/2 cups.) The tuna salad is good to go as soon as it's made, but it's even better after a couple of hours in the fridge.
When you're ready to serve, spread the muffins or bread with a little mayonnaise. If you're using English muffins, do what Julia did: Make open-face sandwiches. Put a leaf of lettuce on each muffin half, top with tuna salad and finish with tomato and onion. If you're using sliced bread, prepare traditional sandwiches: Top each of 2 slices of bread with 1 piece lettuce, tomato and onion, then spread over the tuna and finish with remaining onion, tomato, lettuce and bread.

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

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Here is Craig Claiborne's version of the classic lunchbox staple. Celery, red onion and red bell pepper add crunch; capers and lemon juice lend a little tang.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories easy, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (6-ounce) cans solid, waterpacked tuna
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1/2 cup finely diced celery
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sliced sandwich bread of choice

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, capers and lemon juice. Mix with a fork until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on the sandwich bread of your choice.

Tips:

To save time, use canned tuna instead of cooking your own. Look for tuna packed in water or olive oil, not brine.
Use high-quality mayonnaise. A good mayonnaise will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
Add some crunch to your salad with chopped celery, onion, or cucumber.
For a creamy salad, add some mashed avocado or cream cheese.
Season your salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve your salad on a bed of lettuce or in a lettuce wrap for a healthy and refreshing meal.

Conclusion:

Fiesta tuna salad sandwiches are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying sandwich that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give fiesta tuna salad sandwiches a try!