tuna sandwiches w/ dried cranberries & orange zest

Name: Tuna Sandwiches w/ Dried Cranberries & Orange Zest
Prep time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can(s) tuna in olive oil, not drained; 3 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise, or to desired creaminess; 2 tablespoon(s) dried cranberries, cut up into smaller pieces if desired; 1/2 teaspoon(s) orange zest, finely grated; 2-3 tablespoon(s) celery and leaves, finely minced; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh herb of choice, finely minced (amount will vary depending on the herb); 1/2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard or creamy horseradish (start with a small amount then add more if you want); - salt and pepper, to taste; 1-2 tablespoon(s) seeds or nuts (sunflower, almonds, flax, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc.); 6 slice(s) bread (we like "egg-y" bread such as texas toast, brioche or challah); - lettuce such as mixed greens, baby spinach, arugula (optional)

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Vallèe du Willamette, OR

Updated on Nov 22, 2015

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.

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prep time 5 Min

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yield Yield about 3 sandwiches

Ingredients

1 can tuna in olive oil, not drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to desired creaminess
2 tablespoons dried cranberries, cut up into smaller pieces if desired
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
2-3 tablespoons celery and leaves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh herb of choice, finely minced (amount will vary depending on the herb)
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard or creamy horseradish (start with a small amount then add more if you want)
- salt and pepper, to taste
1-2 tablespoon seeds or nuts (sunflower, almonds, flax, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc.)
6 slices 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

Step 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.

Step 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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