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© 2008, Kansas State University 

 Ingredients:

  • 1 (3 ounce) can tuna, packed in water, drained

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • Pita or pocket bread, whole wheat bread, bagel or bun

  • Variations:
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sweet or dill pickle

  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery

  • 1 chopped hard cooked egg plus 1 tablespoon more mayonnaise

Directions: Remember to Wash Your Hands!

1. Combine ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Add variations you choose.


Helpful Hints:

Pita or pocket bread, whole wheat bread or crackers, a bagel or a hotdog bun can 'hold' the filling! This sandwich can be served cold, or heated on a bun in the oven.

Safety Tip:

To keep this sandwich filling cold, it is a good idea to start with cold ingredients. Place the unopened can of tuna in the refrigerator overnight before you make this recipe - your sandwich filling will be cold - safe and delicious!





Kids' Tool Kit 

  • can opener
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • strainer

It's a good idea to gather all your tools and ingredients before you start a recipe!

Chef's Choice

These will taste great with this recipe

  • Tuna Salad Sandwich
  • applesauce
  • carrot/celery sticks
  • milk

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 sandwich (75g)
Servings per Container 3-4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 170   Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g

6 %

-  Saturated Fat 0.50 g

3 %

Cholesterol 10 mg

4 %

Sodium 370 mg

15 %

Total Carbohydrate 23 g

8 %

-  Dietary Fiber 1 g

3 %

-  Sugars 2 g

 

Protein 11 g

 

Vitamin A 0 %

Vitamin C 0 %

Calcium 4 %

Iron 8 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your daily values may be higher of lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories - 

2,000

2,500

Total Fat

<

65g

80g

Saturated Fat

<

20g

25g

Cholesterol

<

300mg

300mg

Sodium

<

2,400mg

2,400mg

Total Carbohydrate

 

300g

375g

Dietary Fiber

 

25g

30g

Calories per gram:
Fat 9 - Carbohydrate 4 - Protein 4

      


Information provided by K-State Research & Extension Family Nutrition Program
and funded by Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
and USDA. Food and Nutrition Services