Description
This Tuna Salad Bagel Sandwich is a quick and satisfying meal made with creamy tuna salad nestled between a toasted bagel. Packed with protein, veggies, and a tangy dressing, it’s perfect for a lunch, snack, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
For the Sandwich:
- 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, capers (if using), chopped celery, and red onion.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the Bagels:
- Slice the bagels in half and lightly toast them in a toaster or on a grill pan with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Spread a generous amount of the tuna salad on the bottom half of each toasted bagel.
- Top with a lettuce leaf (or spinach) and slices of tomato, if using.
- Place the top half of the bagel over the fillings.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your tasty Tuna Salad Bagel Sandwich!
Notes
- You can swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter version of the tuna salad.
- For extra flavor, try adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of paprika in the tuna salad.
- This sandwich can be easily meal-prepped by storing the tuna salad separately and assembling the bagels just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 45mg