Tuna Salad with Herb Toast Recipe

Name: Tuna Salad with Herb Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil and/or chives; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 thick slices crusty bread; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded; 1 English cucumber, chopped; 1 15 -ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped pickles or cornichons; 2 5 -ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil and/or chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thick slices crusty bread
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 15 -ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped pickles or cornichons
2 5 -ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Whisk the mayonnaise, herbs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl.
3
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the herbed mayonnaise on each slice of bread; transfer to a baking sheet.
4
Broil until the bread is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
5
Whisk the vinegar into the remaining herbed mayonnaise.
6
Add the lettuce, cucumber, chickpeas, tomatoes, celery, pickles and tuna and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
7
Divide among plates and serve with the toast.
8
Per serving: Calories 494; Fat 21 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 37 mg; Sodium 983 mg; Carbohydrate 47 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 29 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil and/or chives, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 4 thick slices crusty bread, and more.

Yes, Tuna Salad with Herb Toast falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Salad with Herb Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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