Martha's Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich

Name: Martha's Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 12 ounces good-quality tuna, packed in oil, drained; 2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 apple, such as McIntosh or Gala, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, preferably Ojai Cook's Lemonaise Light; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 slices best-quality sourdough

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Martha’s favorite tuna salad sandwich is a lunchtime classic. She uses good-quality tuna packed in oil and adds finely diced apple and celery for crunch. Light mayo and lemon juice bring it all together. Make like Martha and serve the tuna salad on thinly sliced, toasted (or not!) sourdough bread.

The Martha Stewart Show, Episode 1048

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 4

Ingredients

12 ounces good-quality tuna, packed in oil, drained
2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 apple, such as McIntosh or Gala, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, preferably Ojai Cook's Lemonaise Light
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 slices best-quality sourdough

Directions

Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, apple, mayonnaise, basil, and lemon juice; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

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Step 2
On a work surface, divide tuna salad among 4 slices bread; top with remaining 4 slices bread. Serve.

Variations

To make Susie Essman's favorite tuna salad sandwich, as seen on "The Martha Stewart Show," add Dijon mustard and mustard powder to the mixture.

Reviews (5)

262 Ratings

5 star values: 43
4 star values: 47
3 star values: 90
2 star values: 64
1 star values: 18

Martha Stewart Member

03/12/2020

Great balance of flavors. I added green onion, which was good. Tried it on wheat, not as good. Listen to Martha... sourdough is the way to go. Thanks Martha!

Martha Stewart Member

02/18/2017

I have made this recipe over a dozen times. It is our family favorite with my homemade, gluten-free bread. Every single item in this recipe is NECESSARY. Do not alter it — seriously. Fresh basil is an absolute must. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!

Martha Stewart Member

04/03/2015

some really good ideas. Didn't think that the chunks of tuna will get that creamy with so little additional ingredients.

Martha Stewart Member

08/04/2013

Yummy! Made this for a quick lunch when my friend dropped by for a visit. We both loved it!

Martha Stewart Member

07/09/2012

The only thing I did different was to use good-quality tuna in water. Using fresh basil from my garden and the lemon was just outstanding--never thought to add either. Thanks for a wonderful fresh summer sandwich.

Martha Stewart Member

10/05/2011

In a pinch, one could substitute fat-free Miracle Whip (gasp, I know!) I did, and the result was delicious, even without celery. I put it on toasted ciabatta, which was very complimentary. Kudos on this recipe, MS team!

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