The Ultimate California-Style Tuna Sandwich
Experience a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. This high-protein tuna salad served on toasted whole wheat bread and with mayonnaise, it is the perfect low-calorie meal for busy weekdays or sunny afternoons. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe brings a taste of Los Angeles straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole wheat toast
- 1 can tuna in brine
- some margarine (optional butter)
- 4 Tbsp light mayonnaise (optional 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise and 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt light 2%)
- 2 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp sweet paprika powder
- ½ small onion
- some salt to taste
- some pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ orange (appr. 2-3 Tbsp)
- 4 slices of one orange
- some green salad leaves
Instructions
- Drain the tuna.1 can tuna in brine
- Toast the bread until golden brown and spread with a little butter or jam.8 slices whole wheat toast, some margarine
- Finely chop the onion.½ small onion
- Place the tuna in a bowl and season with mayonnaise, mustard, onion, paprika, salt, pepper, and orange juice. Mix well.4 Tbsp light mayonnaise, 2 tsp mustard, ½ tsp sweet paprika powder, some salt, some pepper, Juice of ½ orange
- Spread some lettuce on four of the toast slices and evenly distribute the tuna on top.some green salad leaves
- Remove the zest from the orange slices and place one slice on each piece of toast.4 slices of one orange
- Cover with the remaining toast slices and optionally cut diagonally in half.
If using mayonnaise with yogurt, first mix them together thoroughly.