Description
This recipe elevates classic tuna salad with a creamy, smoky roasted red pepper dressing, creating a gourmet sandwich perfect for a quick and healthy high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 280 g (10 oz) canned tuna, drained
- 120 g (4.2 oz) jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 150 g (â…” cup) mayonnaise, divided
- 5 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice, divided
- 50 g (½ cup) finely diced celery
- 30 g (¼ cup) finely diced red onion
- 15 g (3 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 5 g (1 tbsp) chopped fresh dill, divided
- 10 ml (2 tsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 slices artisanal bread
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make Red Pepper Cream: Blend the drained roasted red peppers, 120g (½ cup) mayonnaise, smoked paprika, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper until completely smooth.
- Prepare Tuna Salad Base: In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork. Add the diced celery, red onion, and 2 tbsp of the chopped fresh parsley. Gently mix.
- Mix Tuna Salad: Fold 80g (â…“ cup) of the prepared red pepper cream into the tuna mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Bread Slices: Lightly spread the remaining 30g (2 tbsp) of plain mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Spread the remaining red pepper cream (approx. 40g or 2 tbsp) on the other side of each slice.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place half of the tuna salad onto the red pepper cream side of two bread slices. Top with the remaining two slices (red pepper side facing down).
- Create Herb Drizzle: In a small bowl, combine the remaining dill, parsley, 1 tsp lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to emulsify.
- Serve: Slice the sandwiches diagonally and drizzle generously with the zesty herb mixture.
Notes
Store the prepared tuna salad separately from the bread when making ahead to prevent sogginess. Avoid overmixing the tuna for a better texture. Use high-quality tuna and full-fat mayonnaise for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 850 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 65 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 55 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg