A satisfying lunch option, delicious tuna filling layered with lettuce. tomatoes and avocados all packed between your choice of bread. A delicious and nutritious Tuna & Avocado sandwich that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack.
This tuna sandwich is perfect for lunch time routine. I make these Tuna sandwich on repeat along with Chicken Sandwiches . They require minimal prep and can be conveniently prepared in advance.
Ingredients for Tuna & Avocado Sandwich
These tuna sandwich can be made easily with ingredients available at hand and can be customized according to your liking.
- Bread – Choose your favorite type of bread – whole-grain, rye or sourdough work exceptionally well.
- Canned Tuna – Opt for high-quality canned tuna, packed in brine or spring water.
- Mayonnaise – Elevate your sandwich with good quality whole egg mayonnaise.
- Chilli Sauce – Add a touch of chilli with your preferred chili sauce, balancing the flavors to your liking.
- Gherkins – Add tangy pickles contribute a delightful crunch and a burst of zesty flavor to your sandwich.
- Jalapeños – For a spicy kick, jalapeños provide the perfect heat and the flavour works well with gherkins.
- Lettuce – I used cos lettuce in my sandwich, but any crisp and fresh lettuce variety will provide a refreshing crunch.
- Onion – i used spanish onion as they taste sweeter and mild as compared to brown onion.
- Tomatoes – choose firm red tomatoes.
- Avocados – choose good ripe avacado. Creamy avocados provide a luxurious and healthy base for your sandwich, contributing a velvety texture and a rich, nutty flavor.
- Salt & Black pepper to taste
How to Make Tuna & Avocado Sandwich
- Drain the tuna making sure there is no excess water in it.
- Chop onion, gherkin and jalapeños.
- In a bowl combine tuna, chopped onion, gherkin and jalapenos with mayonaise and chilli sauce. Add salt and pepper. Taste test to balance flavour to your liking.
- Spread the mixture on slice of bread, layer tomatoes, followed by avocado and lettuce.
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Tips & Variations
- Don’t want a bread? eat the tuna filling with crackers or crisp bread. For no carb option use lettuce to wrap the sandwich filling.
- Use any vegetables or herbs like spring onions, celery, corn or dill.
- Drain the tuna really well to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- The tuna mixture can be kept in fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- For best results consume the sandwich shortly after they are assembled. If you want to keep them for little longer add layer on lettuce on each side as its acts as barrier and prevents bread from getting soggy.
Other Sandwiches to Try:
Classic Chicken Sandwiches
Chicken Tikka Panini
Spicy Chicken Sliders
Ground Chicken Burger
Tuna and Avocado Sandwich
A satisfying lunch option, delicious tuna filling layered with lettuce. tomatoes and avocados all packed between your choice of bread. A delicious and nutritious sandwich that's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 425 g Tuna in Brine or Springwater
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Chopped Jalepnos
- 2-3 Gherkins/pickles chopped
- ½ Red onion chopped
- 1 tbsp Chili Sauce
- Avocado Slices
- Lettuce or salad leaves
- Bread Slices
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and discard the water.
- In a mixing bowl add tuna, mayonaise, chopped jalapenos, chopped gherkins, chili sauce and salt & pepper. Mix it well until combined.
- Spread the mixture on the bread followed by tomato, avocado and lettuce. Cut in half and serve.
