Carrie's Garlic Pesto Tuna Salad Sandwiches

60 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 10 min

“I love creating new variations on tuna sandwiches. I made this for my husband's lunch the other day, and he wanted them again for dinner that night! When I made this, I didn't measure anything, just started throwing things in a bowl...adjust to your taste and enjoy!” - by Carrie Biles

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 slices rye bread
8 leaves lettuce
1 large ripe tomato, sliced

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Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, pesto, and garlic.
Make four sandwiches by layering tuna, lettuce, and tomato slices between slices of bread. Serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
366 cal
18%

Fat
12.1 g
19%

Carbs
34.6 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (60)

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GodivaGirl

May. 21, 2008

"Great twist on a tuna sandich! I used roasted red pepper in place of the tomato and garlic powder instead of minced garlic. The flavors of the mustard and pesto didn't overpower the tuna. It was a..." See more nice blend. "

Sylvia S.

Oct. 31, 2007

"Made a half recipe with albacore and a little extra mayo to moisten a bit more, then served in pita halves with chopped tomatoes and a bit of shredded mozzarella. (Didn't have lettuce.) Excellent tast..." See moree. Thanks for the interesting, delicious idea!"