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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.

20m4 servings
Contains eggContains wheatContains fishDAIRY-freeNUTS-freePEANUT-free
420 cal|25g protein|35g carbs|18g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned Tuna
  • 0.5 cup Dairy-Free Mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk Celery
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickles
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 8 slices Bread
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
  2. 2Add the dairy-free mayonnaise, chopped celery, red onion, dill pickles, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  3. 3Stir everything together until well combined.
  4. 4Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. 5Toast the bread slices until golden brown. You can do this in a toaster, under the broiler, or in a skillet with a little olive oil.
  6. 6Spoon the tuna salad mixture evenly onto four slices of the toasted bread.
  7. 7Top with the remaining four slices of bread to make sandwiches.
  8. 8Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Mayonnaise → Vegan mayonnaise made from aquafaba or soy-free ingredients(avoids Dairy)

Bread → Gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free bread

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