Parmesan Tuna Sandwiches

By
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen is a journalist, quick-cooking and slow-cooking expert, and accomplished cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in testing and developing recipes.
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Updated on 01/25/23
Tuna Sald Sandwich
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 15 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

This Parmesan tuna sandwich spread is full of fresh flavor. You could make this with canned salmon or chicken too. It's ideal for brown bag lunches for school or work.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounces) can chunk tuna (drained)
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon basil leaves (dried)
  • dash pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Combine tuna, bell pepper, and green onions in medium bowl.

  3. In small bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, and basil leaves and blend well.

  4. Add to tuna mixture and blend.

  5. Serve and enjoy!

Tip

Leftovers? Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
296 Calories
22g Fat
4g Carbs
21g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 561mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 21g
Calcium 181mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)