Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

Ingredients

• 12 oz canned tuna in water, drained
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• ¼ cup red onion, finely minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 8 slices sandwich bread
• 4 lettuce leaves (optional)
• 1 tomato, sliced (optional)

Steps

1. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and flake it into a medium bowl.
2. Add mayonnaise, diced celery, minced red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna.
3. Mix all ingredients well until combined and creamy.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
5. Spoon the tuna salad onto 4 slices of sandwich bread.
6. Top with lettuce and tomato slices, if desired, then cover with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.