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Tuna Veggie Picnic Sandwich

Tuna Veggie Picnic Sandwich

3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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Makes: 6 sandwiches
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

It's time to raise the bar on the good ol’ tuna sandwich. Boost flavor with lemon juice and Dijon. Seasonal veggies in the mix do double-duty – taste and color!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces albacore tuna
  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup red bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 6 romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half
  • 12 slices whole wheat bread

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  3. Stir in carrots, red bell peppers, and celery. Place 6 torn leaves of romaine lettuce on half of the slices of whole wheat bread.
  4. Spoon tuna mixture on top of the lettuce slices.
  5. Place another torn lettuce slice on each tuna sandwich and cover with another slice of bread.
  6. Wrap sandwiches in colorful plastic wrap or wax paper and keep chilled.
  7. Your sandwiches are now picnic ready!

Notes

Source:

Created by the Grain Foods Foundation, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 227
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 472 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 111 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 328 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 227
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 16 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 111 mg
Cholesterol 20 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 111 mg
Potassium 328 mg
Sodium 472 mg
Copper 179 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 59 mg
Phosphorus 206 mg
Selenium 55 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 91 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 1.4 mg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 36 mcg
Folate 47 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 35 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
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