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Tunacado sandwich on seedy whole wheat bread, sliced in half on a white plate
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Tunacado Sandwich Recipe (Joe & the Juice Copycat)

A healthy lunch with 47 grams of protein. This copycat Joe & the Juice Tunacado Sandwich recipe is incredibly delicious and super filling.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Copycat, Easy, Healthy, High Protein, Quick and Easy
Servings: 1
Author: Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD

Ingredients

Tuna "Mousse"

  • 1 can flaked or chunk tuna packed in water drained
  • 2 Tbsp red onion finely diced
  • 2 tsp drained capers
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 3-4 Tbsp plain greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

To Assemble

  • 2 slices whole wheat bread toasted
  • 1/4 avocado mashed
  • 1-2 Tbsp pesto
  • 1-2 slices tomato
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Toast bread: Toast your bread and set aside.
  • Prepare tuna mousse: In a small bowl, add drained tuna, red onion, capers, dill, mustard, greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix very well with a fork until you have an almost smooth tuna salad. If desired, you could prepare this in a food processor instead (but I prefer a bit of texture remaining).
  • Assemble sandwich: Spread pesto on one slice of bread. On the other slice, spread mashed avocado. Add tomato slices, and season with salt and pepper. Top with tuna, close your sandwich, and slice as desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts calculated with 1 Tbsp of pesto.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 5mg