Description
This easy-to-make tuna salad sandwich recipe elevates the classic by incorporating a vibrant harissa-lime aioli, resulting in a creamy, slightly spicy, and highly satisfying meal perfect for a quick, high-protein lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g canned tuna, drained
- 60 ml mayonnaise
- 15 ml harissa paste
- 5 ml fresh lime juice
- 30 g diced celery
- 15 g diced red onion
- 2 g chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- Prepare Aioli: Whisk together mayonnaise, harissa paste, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Combine Salad: Flake drained tuna in a medium bowl. Add celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour in the harissa-lime aioli and mix well until creamy.
- Assemble Sandwich: Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices to prevent sogginess. Spread a generous amount of the tuna salad evenly onto one slice of toasted bread.
- Finish and Serve: Top with the second slice of bread and cut the sandwich in half diagonally. For presentation, garnish with extra harissa drizzle and fresh parsley.
Notes
Thoroughly draining the tuna and lightly toasting the bread are key steps to prevent a soggy sandwich. Adjust the amount of harissa paste to control the spice level, or substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: lunch
- Method: assembly
- Cuisine: general
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg