Description
This vibrant tuna fish sandwich recipe with purple cabbage slaw elevates a simple meal into something truly special with its satisfying crunch and tangy burst of flavor. It’s perfect for quick lunches or healthy dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, in water or oil, well-drained
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise, regular, light, or avocado-based
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 small red onion, minced (optional)
- 2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar, or maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp salt, to taste
- 0.25 tsp pepper, to taste
- 4 slices bread, your favorite
Instructions
- Prepare The Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups (180g) finely shredded purple cabbage and 1 medium (60g) grated carrot. Whisk 2 Tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp (5g) sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over cabbage, toss well until coated (its color deepens). Let sit for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Make The Tuna Salad: Drain 2 cans (280g) tuna thoroughly. In a bowl, flake tuna. Stir in 0.5 cup (120g) mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp (50g) chopped celery, and 1 Tbsp (30g) minced red onion (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper, mixing until it looks creamy and well combined.
- Assemble Your Sandwich: Lightly toast 2 slices of your chosen bread if desired, until golden. Spread a generous layer of the tuna salad evenly on one slice of bread.
- Add The Slaw: Top tuna salad with 0.25 cup purple cabbage slaw, using a slotted spoon to drain liquid. If slaw seems too wet, pat gently with a paper towel.
- Finish And Serve: Place the second slice of bread on top. Gently press down and slice your delicious sandwich in half. Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.
Notes
For quicker preparation, use a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix (without dressing) for the slaw. To prevent sogginess, do not over-dress the slaw too far in advance, and always assemble the sandwich just before serving for maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 11 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg