I don’t know about you, but there is nothing quite like the gorgeous, light flakiness of a good croissant. This famous pastry has the most charmingly subtle flavor with hints of saltiness. But we can make this even tastier and definitely more filling as a meal by spreading some tuna salad on top! What about making a deliciously savory treat for yourself, such as this Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant?
Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant
Tuna salad pretty much speaks for itself in terms of flavor. It has a crunchiness to it, as well as a bit of sweetness with the saltiness. And while yes, it works perfectly with the classic white bread, I find that mixing in an actual croissant– puffy and golden brown– really takes the sandwich to the next level. You may want to eat this as a light lunch. And if you’re a person who’s often on the go, I would recommend packing your leftover tuna salad in an airtight container and refrigerating it, so you could craft a delightful Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant again soon!
But if you are unfamiliar with tuna salad, let me also tell you a little bit about this. This is often used as a sandwich spread or even as something to top crackers. It’s got a ton of flavor from mayonnaise, canned tuna, onion, and other components that give it texture. We’ll be making it from scratch in this recipe!
Ingredients in Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant
Most of the ingredients we’ll need come from the tuna salad for this recipe. The rest will mainly be the pastry we put this tasty filling in, as well as some lettuce to make the dish more refreshing.
- Can tuna – Plenty savory and delicious, can tuna is a great source of protein. It definitely is responsible as well for most of the flavor of this dish.
- Red onion – We can get a hint of crispiness by using some red onions too. They are also great for just a bit of a bite to the flavor!
- Scallions – To give us a layer of freshness.
- Celery – This is a nice and simple aromatic that also provides plenty of antioxidants.
- Sweet pickle relish – Don’t be afraid of incorporating some more sweetness into your sandwich. Our sweet pickle relish adds some depth to the flavor while making it sweeter.
- Parmesan cheese – For some savor and variety in flavor.
- Garlic powder – Ingredients like this one are important in making the sandwich stand out with its layers of saltiness and spice.
- Mayonnaise – For that satisfyingly creamy effect.
- Croissant – Keeps our tuna salad in place while providing a perfect flakiness to the dish!
- Lettuce – For some added greens and texture.
How to Make Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant
I’m not lying when I see this is one of the simplest recipes around. You simply have to mix ingredients for tuna salad together, and then place this on your croissant. It’s easy, quick, and efficient! You’ll really benefit from using this for meal prep or for an easy lunch.
- Open the tuna and drain water or oil.
- Chop the onion, celery, and scallions.
- Arrange the tuna in a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, chopped onion, celery, and scallions.
- Add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Mix well
- Slice the Croissant in half and then lay a piece of lettuce flat on one slice of the bread. Scoop some tuna salad over the lettuce. Top with the other bread slice.
- Serve and Enjoy!
What to Serve with Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant
Your Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant is nutritious and filling enough to be eaten solo, that’s for sure. However, it’s natural to crave something else alongside your sandwich. Don’t worry because I’ve got all the suggestions here at Speedy Recipe!
You can kick things off with a pasta that would fit the flavor profile of your Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant. We want something satisfying and tasty, but not too flavorful because the tuna salad is already quite rich on its own. With that, you could try having this with my Clam and Scallop Pasta with Tomato in Creamy Wine Sauce. Similar to our croissant recipe, this pasta is refreshing with a light savory flavor. It also has seafood that really upgrades the taste.
But if you are going for meal prep like with the tuna salad, I would highly recommend trying this Carry-out Lasagna. You can now have your layers of savory lasagna in a convenient way because this makes plenty of servings that you can store for eating later. But if you don’t want to go the pasta route, you may want to try this Oven Baked Salmon with Quinoa Roasted Pecan and Snap Peas. This is also delightfully salty, but is a lot heartier than your regular fish dish because of the use of quinoa! Now if you liked these recipes along with our Tuna Salad Sandwich Croissant, let me know in the comments!
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
- 12 oz tuna in can
- 1/2 red onion minced
- 4 stalks scallions minced
- 1 stalk celery minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 Croissant
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Open the tuna and drain water or oil.12 oz tuna
- Chop the onion, celery, and scallions.1/2 red onion, 4 stalks scallions, 1 stalk celery
- Arrange the tuna in a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, chopped onion, celery, sweet pickle relish, and scallions.12 oz tuna, 1/2 red onion, 4 stalks scallions, 1 stalk celery, 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- Add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Mix well2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Slice the Croissant in half and then lay a piece of lettuce flat on one slice of the bread. Scoop some tuna salad over the lettuce. Top with the other bread slice.4 Croissant, 4 lettuce leaves
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
- Spice level – Got a low tolerance for spicy food? You’re at the right place as this is not a spicy dish at all.
- Sweetness level – We can expect some sweetness thanks to the tuna salad. The mayonnaise really works it into our dish, but definitely in a most appealing and satisfying way.
- Croissant – I know that this ingredient is in the name of the dish, but you’re not required to use this particular pastry. You can try this recipe with a simple slice of wheat bread for some crunchiness, or even a baguette if you want something bigger!
- Lettuce – Lettuce is a great sandwich ingredient, but if you are searching for alternatives, you could always try slipping in some cabbage instead. And should you be craving for something crunchy, you could even incorporate cucumber instead.
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