Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna (in water, about 5 oz), drained
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- 2–3 thin slices red onion
- A small handful of lettuce or arugula
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 slices multigrain or sourdough bread
- Optional: olive oil or butter for brushing the bread
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press or skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix tuna with mayo or yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- If using a skillet, lightly oil or butter it.
- On one bread slice, layer the tuna mixture, avocado, tomato, onion, and greens. Top with the second slice.
- Grill the sandwich for 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let it rest a minute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a ripe but firm avocado for best texture.
- Don’t overload the sandwich to keep it easy to handle.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prepare the tuna mix ahead for a faster meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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