Tuna comes ready to eat in both cans and pouches. The fish supplies your body with omega-3 fatty acids that support brain and heart function. You also get protein and vitamin D from tuna. Tuna fits into most grocery budgets with a flavor that works well in numerous dishes. A tuna salad sandwich is a simple way to use the fish.
Filling
The tuna fish is the main component of the filling. Tuna that comes in a can is packed with either oil or water, which needs to be drained before making the tuna salad filling. Tuna in a pouch doesn't have excess water or oil so you can use it without any draining. Mayonnaise is the typical binding material that is added to the tuna for flavor. Low-fat mayonnaise improves the overall health value of the tuna sandwich filling. Some people add chopped celery or hard-boiled eggs into the tuna.
Bread Options
Two slices of bread commonly create the structure of the tuna sandwich. Choose whole-grain bread for the healthiest option. Try different types of bread, like rye or sourdough, for more flavor. You can also explore different types of bread products. A pita works well because it holds the tuna filling inside the pocket. Flatbread or dinner rolls are also options for the outside of the tuna sandwich. For a tuna wrap, use a tortilla in place of the bread.
Assembly
A basic tuna sandwich has the filling placed between two slices of bread. Scoop the tuna filling onto one slice of bread. Spread it evenly over the bread, making a layer of tuna in your desired thickness. The tuna filling can be topped with your choice of vegetables. Common options that go well with tuna include tomatoes, lettuce and onions. The top slice of bread holds the filling inside.
Variations
Instead of eating the sandwich cold, toast it for a hot tuna melt. Spread butter or mayonnaise on the outside of the bread. Fill it with the tuna mixture and a slice of cheese. Cook the tuna sandwich as you would a grilled cheese, allowing the bread to brown as the tuna and cheese heat up. A similar version is an open-faced tuna melt in the oven. Broil a slice of bread for about one minute to toast it. Top it with the tuna and slice of cheese. Broil the sandwich until the cheese melts, about four to five minutes.
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