Tuna Avocado Sandwich
This is a fresh take on the classic tuna sandwich that does not sacrifice flavour or texture. Leftover tuna filling can be easily used for a quick lunch the next day. Using avocado instead of mayonnaise makes this sandwich a great source of healthy fats and fibre.
Ingredients:
| Avocados, ripe, peeled, pitted, and mashed | 2 medium | 2 medium |
| Celery, chopped | 1 stalk | 1 stalk |
| Green onion, chopped | ¼ cup | 63 mL |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tbsp | 15 mL |
| Canned tuna, water packed | 1 can | 170 g |
| Light parmesan cheese, grated | 1 Tbsp | 15 mL |
| Garlic powder | 1 tsp | 5 mL |
| Salt | pinch | pinch |
| Pepper | pinch | pinch |
| Romaine lettuce, chopped | 2 leaves | 2 leaves |
| Tomato, sliced | 1 medium | 1 medium |
| Multi-grain bread | 8 slices | 8 slices |
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine mashed avocados, chopped celery, green onions, and lemon juice.
- Gently fold in canned tuna.
- Add parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to mixture.
- Chop romaine lettuce and tomatoes.
- Toast multi-grain bread and fill each sandwich with ½ cup tuna filling and a 2 slices each of tomato and romaine lettuce.
- Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings (237g / serving). 1 serving = 2 slices of bread + ½ cup tuna filling
