Spicy Tuna Salad English Muffin Sandwich

This quick lunch idea has a delicious balance of flavors. A slightly spicy Sriracha-mayonnaise mixture adds heat to the tuna salad, while the quick-pickled cucumbers provide brightness. Be sure to toast the English muffin so the sandwich doesn't get soggy.

recipe photo of Spicy Tuna Salad English Muffin Sandwich
Credit: Sara Haas
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon honey

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced English cucumber

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion

  • ½ teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce

  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

  • 2 ½ ounces no-salt-added water-packed canned tuna, drained

  • 1 toasted whole-wheat English muffin

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, soy sauce and honey together in a small bowl. Add cucumber slices and toss to coat. Set aside.

  2. Combine mayonnaise, scallion, Sriracha (or other hot sauce), sesame oil and crushed red pepper, if using, in another small bowl. Stir in tuna.

  3. Drain the cucumbers. Spoon the tuna mixture onto one muffin half; top with the cucumbers. Cover with the other muffin half.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

349 Calories
15g Fat
31g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 349
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Vitamin A 104IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 39mcg 10%
Vitamin K 28mcg 23%
Sodium 572mg 25%
Calcium 194mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 71mg 17%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Zinc 2mg 18%
Vitamin B12 2mcg 83%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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