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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwiches (Dairy & Egg Free)

A timeless American lunch staple, this tuna salad is creamy and flavorful without any dairy or eggs, served on toasted bread.

15m prep + 5m cook4 servings
Contains eggContains wheatContains fishDAIRY-freeNUTS-freePEANUT-free
450 cal|30g protein|45g carbs|15g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 12-oz cans Canned Tuna in water, drained
  • 0.5 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup Celery, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Dill pickle relish
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 8 slices Bread slices
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or dairy-free butter spread

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
  2. 2Add the dairy-free mayonnaise, chopped celery, red onion, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
  3. 3Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. 4Lightly brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil or dairy-free butter spread.
  5. 5Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place bread slices, oiled-side down, in the skillet.
  6. 6Toast for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
  7. 7Spoon the tuna salad mixture evenly onto four of the toasted bread slices.
  8. 8Top with the remaining toasted bread slices to form sandwiches.
  9. 9Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Use a dairy-free mayonnaise made from soy or aquafaba. Ensure it does not contain egg if that is also an allergen.(avoids Dairy)

Use olive oil or a dairy-free butter alternative for toasting.(avoids Dairy)

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