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Ridiculously Easy Gourmet Tuna Sandwich (Photo by Erich Boenzli)
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Ridiculously Easy Gourmet Tuna Sandwich

A delicious twist on a classic lunchtime favorite. Just think about the meaty tuna, the briny capers, creamy mayo, and the snappy jalapeño. Your taste buds will be longing for more.
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna sandwich
Servings: 1 delicious sandwich
Calories: 462kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 big slice of bread, toasted
  • 5 ounce can of tuna
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • ½ jalapeño, deseeded & chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Drain the water or oil from the tuna can, and add the tuna to a bowl. If you like the chunky kind, break it apart with a fork.
  • Add the chopped shallot, jalapeño, and capers.
  • Mix in the mayonnaise and olive oil, and season with salt & pepper (add hot sauce or green salsa if you like). Give it a good stir. 
  • If you happen to have a fresh lemon handy, squirt some lemon juice on the mixture to brighten it up a bit!
  • Toast your favorite bread to your favorite level of brownness and put everything together to make your Ridiculously Easy Gourmet Tuna Sandwich.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 49g | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 17mg