Description
This Tunacado Sandwich recipe is a healthy and protein-packed copycat of the popular Joe & the Juice favorite. Combining a creamy tuna mousse with fresh avocado, pesto, and tomato on toasted whole wheat bread, it offers a delicious and satisfying lunch option that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Mousse
- 1 can flaked or chunk tuna packed in water (drained)
- 2 Tbsp red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tsp drained capers
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 3-4 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Sandwich Assembly
- 2 slices whole wheat bread (toasted)
- 1/4 avocado (mashed)
- 1-2 Tbsp pesto
- 1-2 slices tomato
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Toast bread: Toast your whole wheat bread slices until golden and crisp, then set aside to cool slightly before assembling the sandwich.
- Prepare tuna mousse: In a small bowl, combine drained tuna, finely diced red onion, drained capers, chopped fresh dill, dijon mustard, plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is almost smooth but still has some texture. Optionally, use a food processor for a smoother consistency if preferred.
- Assemble sandwich: Spread pesto evenly on one slice of toasted bread. On the other slice, spread the mashed avocado and layer tomato slices on top. Season the tomato with salt and pepper. Next, add the prepared tuna mousse on top of the tomato-layered bread slice. Close the sandwich with the pesto-coated bread slice, press gently, and slice as desired before serving.
Notes
- This sandwich is a healthy lunch option, boasting 47 grams of protein per serving.
- The recipe is a delicious and filling copycat from Joe & the Juice’s Tunacado Sandwich.
- For a smoother tuna mousse, use a food processor instead of mixing by hand if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, especially salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 954 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
