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tuna sandwiches w/ dried cranberries & orange zest

(1 rating)
Recipe by
C G
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

I make variations of this recipe depending on the occasion and what I have on hand. Sometimes I add onion (shallot, scallions, red) and sometimes not. The base recipe however always contains dried cranberries, mayo and the orange zest. Sometimes I add a little bit of fresh herbs (parsley, sage, basil or rosemary). After Thanksgiving I switch to turkey to use up those leftovers. Leftover roasted chicken will work equally as well.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tuna sandwiches w/ dried cranberries & orange zest

  • 1 can
    tuna in olive oil, not drained
  • 3 Tbsp
    mayonnaise, or to desired creaminess
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried cranberries, cut up into smaller pieces if desired
  • 1/2 tsp
    orange zest, finely grated
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    celery and leaves, finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh herb of choice, finely minced (amount will vary depending on the herb)
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard or creamy horseradish (start with a small amount then add more if you want)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    seeds or nuts (sunflower, almonds, flax, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc.)
  • 6 slice
    bread (we like "egg-y" bread such as texas toast, brioche or challah)
  • lettuce such as mixed greens, baby spinach, arugula (optional)

How To Make tuna sandwiches w/ dried cranberries & orange zest

  • 1
    Stir the tuna mixture together in a prep bowl. *Do not* add the nuts/seeds to the mixture until just before serving. Chill until ready to eat.
  • 2
    If desired, toast the bread. Add the lettuce if you opted for it. Divide and spread the tuna mixture onto the bread. Cut in half or quarters and serve.

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