Hobbes’ Favorite Tuna Salad

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   Open two cans of tuna and drain off the water completely. Transfer tuna into a medium size bowl and pat dry with a few sheets of paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small microwave safe bowl, combine grated onion and olive oil and heat for 45 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and allow them to cool slightly.

3. 3

   Using a fork, toss onion mixture with tuna and add lemon juice and mayo. Add any optional ingredients (see note*) if using. Season well with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Assemble the sandwiches by putting a leaf of lettuce on two slices of bread and topping the lettuce with tuna salad, then add a top slice of bread. Or put it on top of a bed of greens.

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   * Optional tuna salad ingredients: finely chopped celery, chopped hard boiled eggs, fresh dill, or anything else that catches your fancy.

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   Recipe inspired from Cook's Country.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.