Carrie's Garlic Pesto Tuna Salad Sandwiches Recipe
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Carrie's Garlic Pesto Tuna Salad Sandwiches

By: Carrie Biles 
"I love creating new variations on tuna sandwiches. I made this for my husband's lunch the other day, and he wanted them again for dinner that night! When I made this, I didn't measure anything, just started throwing things in a bowl...adjust to your taste and enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 leaves lettuce
  • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, pesto, and garlic.
  2. Make four sandwiches by layering tuna, lettuce, and tomato slices between slices of bread. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 366 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
Great twist on a tuna sandich! I used roasted red pepper in place of the tomato and garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by Sylvia S.   view full review
Made a half recipe with albacore and a little extra mayo to moisten a bit more, then served in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by ErinOnTheMove   view full review
My husband, who doesn't even like tuna, liked this recipe. I don't eat tuna any other way now.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by MARIACOZ   view full review
pesto....tuna....mustard? you say crazy, I say DELISH!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by GABESGIRL   view full review
I was pleasantly surprised with this recipe. I forgot to add the mustard and it was still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2005 by NEILSK   view full review
I love pesto but never thought to put it with tuna. Glad I found this recipe they are a great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by Maridele Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I would never have thought to put pesto and tuna together but it works and is yummy! Thanks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Really good way to make a lowfat sandwich filling with lots of flavor. I actually found pesto...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by Rock_lobster   view full review
Garlic Pesto Tuna Sandwich Haiku: "I owe you, Carrie! Your tuna is inspired! Made a great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2004 by SHELLMRTN   view full review
I really like the idea of adding some pesto to the tuna. It added a very nice flavor. Next...

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