Sandwiches with tuna: cooking recipes

Sandwiches are usually called closed sandwiches. The main difference from the usual sandwich is the presence of two or more slices of bread or bread, while between these layers is the filling (meat or other ingredients).

Consumption of sandwiches is especially common in large English cities, but the largest producers of these sandwiches in the world are such chain restaurants as McDonald's, Burger King, Subway. There are many options for cooking this dish, however, one of the most common are sandwiches with tuna, we'll talk about them in this article.

What is the secret of their popularity

During the First World War, tuna became very popular among soldiers, as it was considered an important source of protein. Since then, the demand for this fish has not decreased, and it is among the most used on the planet.

Tuna has excellent gastronomic qualities, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. At the same time, it does not lose its useful qualities in any kind of processing, including canning, which distinguishes it from other types of fish.

Sandwiches with tuna have a delicate taste and for this reason are loved by many. In this case, there are many options for making this sandwich, including various additional ingredients.

Sandwich with tuna: caloric content

The nutritional value of the named sandwich varies depending on what ingredients and in what quantity will be used in its manufacture. We can say that on average, sandwiches with tuna have a caloric value of 300-600 calories, but it is difficult to speak about any exact figure. After all, even if a little more mayonnaise or butter is added to the sandwich, the number of calories is already increased by 50 calories.

Classic sandwich with tuna

The recipe for the preparation of a classic sandwich is not particularly complicated and represents the traditional execution of this dish. For him we need to take:

• Canned tuna Albacore in a can - 150 g;
• Boiled egg;
• 2-4 tbsp. L. Mayonnaise;
• Lemon juice (2 tsp);
• 2 tablespoons Sweet relish (vegetable sauce);
• Finely chopped celery - 1 arrow;
• Lettuce leaves;
• Lemon black pepper - 2 tsp;
• Bread - 4 pieces.

We begin to cook. Bread should be finely chopped and fried on a toaster. Boil the egg, cool and clean. Mix all ingredients, except bread and salad. Cool the resulting mass. On the base lay the leaves of the lettuce, and already on them the filling, which is covered with another piece of bread. The sandwich with tuna, the recipe of which we have now considered, is classic and easy to prepare.

Option with tuna and tomatoes

Very tasty is the option with tomatoes. This sandwich with tuna (photo, shown in the article, this confirms) and looks appetizing. The following products serve as ingredients:

• Tuna - 350 g;
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery;
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise;
• Finely chopped onion - 1.5 tbsp. L .;
• Red wine vinegar - 3/4 tsp;
• a pinch of salt;
• Swiss cheese - 8 slices;
• As many slices of a tomato;
• Rye bread - 4 slices;
• A pinch of freshly ground black pepper;
• Art. L. Chopped parsley;
• For a side dish - pepper.

So, we begin to prepare:

1. First of all, we heat the oven.
2. It is necessary to mix in a bowl: tuna, celery, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, vinegar, pepper and salt.
3. Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and bake for 1 minute in a preheated oven.
4. On the slices put the prepared salad mixture, and on it one piece of cheese, a layer of tomatoes, and on top - the remaining cheese.
5. Put the sandwiches back in the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes until the pieces of cheese melt.

As we have noticed, here the sandwich is presented in an open form, which is not typical for this kind of sandwiches, however, it also has a right to exist. Caloric content of this product is 519 kcal. The content of the substances will be as follows: carbohydrates - 22.1 g, fats - 30.4 g, proteins - 38.6 g, fiber - 2.9 g, cholesterol - 93 mg, sodium - 822 g.

Club-sandwich with tuna and egg

This kind of sandwich is a toasted slice of bread, between which is the filling, but they are still cut in half into triangular pieces. As a rule, in restaurants with such a dish, another side dish is also served. Let's consider in detail the recipe for this sandwich, in which the role of the filling will be tuna and egg. For him we will need:

• Canned tuna in its own juice (2 jars);
• 6 feathers of green onion;
• Parsley and dill greens;
• 2 eggs;
• 2 pieces of bread;
• black pepper;
• Home-made mayonnaise;
• sea salt.

First you need to boil hard-boiled eggs. On a dry frying pan or in a toaster, fry the bread. Now we mix canned food with greens, which we pre-cut into small pieces. Carefully cut the boiled eggs, add them to the rest of the ingredients. We fill everything with mayonnaise, salt and pepper. All components are thoroughly mixed: if the mixture turns dry, then add more mayonnaise. It's time to spread the salad on the toast and close it with the remaining slice of bread. You can warm the sandwich in a frying pan, and finally cut the resulting sandwich into two pieces diagonally.

Let's consider separately how to make mayonnaise at home, which will be used as an ingredient for this simple, but at the same time delicious sandwich. For him you need: 2 eggs, 400 g of vegetable oil (a mixture of olive and sunflower), a pinch of sugar, 1 tsp. Mustard, 2 pinches of sea salt, 1 tsp. Lemon juice (instead of it you can take white wine vinegar).

All components must be mixed in a blender or mixer, except oil. Sunflower oil is added in a thin trickle to the whipped mass. We follow the consistency and stop pouring the oil when the mixture is already beginning to resemble mayonnaise. Next, add olive oil, so that our product has already been brought to the end result. Mayonnaise is ready, but based on personal preferences, you can slightly correct what we have. For example, if you clearly feel the taste of butter, you need to add lemon juice and mustard.

We have considered several recipes for a sandwich with tuna, of course, there are a great many of them and in this variety one can choose something for oneself. Anyway, but tuna sandwiches have become very popular due to their simple cooking and excellent taste.