
Tuna Veggie Picnic Sandwich
It's time to raise the bar on the good ol’ tuna sandwich. Boost flavor with lemon juice and Dijon. Seasonal veggies in the mix do double-duty, taste and color!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 sandwich
266
Calories
20g
Protein
34g
Carbs
6g
Fat
5g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
601mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 22 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
albacore tuna
12 ounces
low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup
Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
2 teaspoons
carrots, shredded
1/4 cup
red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/4 cup
celery, diced
1/4 cup
romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half
6
whole wheat bread
12 slices
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- 3
Stir in carrots, red bell peppers, and celery. Place 6 torn leaves of romaine lettuce on half of the slices of whole wheat bread.
- 4
Spoon tuna mixture on top of the lettuce slices.
- 5
Place another torn lettuce slice on each tuna sandwich and cover with another slice of bread.
- 6
Wrap sandwiches in colorful plastic wrap or wax paper and keep chilled.
- 7
Your sandwiches are now picnic ready!
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Created by the Grain Foods Foundation, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program
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