Description
This Tuna Salad Bagel Sandwich is a quick and delicious meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It combines a creamy tuna salad with crisp vegetables and a toasted bagel for a satisfying and flavorful sandwich 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, chopped capers (if using), celery, and red onion to form a creamy and flavorful mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir all the components together thoroughly until everything is well blended and evenly combined.
- Season: Add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences and mix again to incorporate the seasoning.
- Toast the Bagels: Slice the bagels in half and lightly toast them using a toaster. For extra flavor and crispiness, you can toast them on a grill pan brushed with olive oil.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the prepared tuna salad on the bottom half of each toasted bagel.
- Add Vegetables: Place a leaf of romaine lettuce or spinach and 2-3 slices of tomato on top of the tuna salad as per your preference.
- Complete the Sandwich: Cover with the top half of the bagel to enclose the filling and create a sandwich.
- Serve: Serve immediately while bagels are warm and enjoy this fresh and satisfying Tuna Salad Bagel Sandwich.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- For added crunch, consider adding diced pickles or cucumber.
- Capers provide a nice briny flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise for a lighter version of the tuna salad.
- Make sure to drain the tuna well to avoid soggy sandwich filling.
- To keep the sandwich gluten-free, opt for a gluten-free bagel alternative.
