Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

Name: Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 6-ounce cans solid water-packed tuna; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade; 1/2 cup finely diced celery; 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion; 3 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; sliced sandwich bread of choice

By Craig Claiborne; adapted by The New York Times

5 minutes 4 to 6 servings

Craig Claiborne’s take on the familiar lunchbox sandwich combines tuna with crunchy celery, red onion and red bell pepper. Capers and lemon juice give the filling a tangy lift.

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Ingredients

2 6-ounce cans solid water-packed tuna
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1/2 cup finely diced celery
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 teaspoons lemon juice
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
sliced sandwich bread of choice

Preparation

1
In a medium bowl, use a fork to thoroughly mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, capers and lemon juice.
2
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve on your preferred sandwich bread.

Notes

Liked it with adjustments: leave out the bell pepper and capers, add two more 6-ounce cans of tuna for 24 ounces total, and add one finely grated garlic clove. With these changes, it tasted very similar to the Mollie Stones recipe.