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Tuna, Cranberry, Pecan Salad Sandwich

Looking for a quick and delightful lunch that bursts with flavor and texture? Look no further…
Prep Time 22 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Fork
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 5 or 6 ounce cans good quality tuna in oil or water drained
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1/2-1 stalk of celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 4 hearty or seedy rolls sliced
  • Lettuce tomatoes, optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Drain the tuna cans and transfer the tuna to a medium bowl; flake with a fork until mostly broken up.
  • Add the juice of half a lemon and 1/3 cup mayonnaise to the tuna and stir until evenly combined.
  • Add 1 minced shallot, ½–1 stalk celery (diced, use ½ for milder crunch or 1 for more), 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons chopped pecans. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Taste the mixture and, if you prefer, adjust by adding a little more lemon juice or mayonnaise from the listed ingredients.
  • Slice the 4 rolls horizontally.
  • Divide the tuna salad among the rolls and add lettuce and tomato slices if using. Serve.