Tuna Salad Sandwiches for Kids
Learn how to make tuna salad sandwiches for kids with canned tuna, celery, and mayonnaise. This recipe is super quick, easy, and kid-friendly.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
5 minCook
0 minReady
8 minIn a kitchen not far away,
A kid-friendly tuna salad, let's say!
With oh-so-simple ingredients,
Learn how to make tuna salad, stress-relieving.
Gather some tuna, canned or fresh,
A few stalks of celery and a zest,
Mayonnaise, a pinch of salt,
And some pepper to make it faultless.
Mix the tuna and chopped celery,
Add mayo, a dollop or two,
Salt and pepper to taste,
A perfect tuna salad, you'll make.
Toast some bread, oh so lightly,
Spread the tuna mix, oh so delightfully,
Add lettuce, tomato, or cheese,
A sandwich that's fit for a breeze.
In just a few minutes, it's done,
Learn how to make tuna salad, everyone.
Enjoy the meal, stress-free,
A taste of relief, oh so glee!
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ounces |
tuna
unsalted white, packed in water, drained |
|
| ½ | cup |
celery
diced |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
mayonnaise, fat free
|
|
| 4 | each |
lettuce leaves
|
*
|
| 8 | slices |
whole wheat bread
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 346.8 | ml/g |
tuna
unsalted white, packed in water, drained |
|
| 118 | ml |
celery
diced |
|
| 5 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 79 | ml |
mayonnaise, fat free
|
|
| 4 | each |
lettuce leaves
|
*
|
| 8 | slices |
whole wheat bread
|
|
Directions
In a small bowl, add the drained tuna and flake with a fork.
Add the diced celery, lemon juice, and mayonnaise, stirring well to fully combine.
To serve, place one lettuce leaf on a slice of bread (optional if your kids will tolerate the lettuce).
Top with ¼ of the tuna mixture and another slice of bread.
Repeat to make the other sandwiches.
Cut off the crusts if your kids are anti-crust.
Cut on the diagonal or into triangles or another interesting shape that might pique a child's interest. Ask your child how they want it cut, offering several possibilities, and let them choose.
Serve immediately.
Variations
Add a pinch or two of onion powder.
A diced pickle.
A tablespoon of finely diced sweet red bell pepper.
Herbs of your choice.
