• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
    • Meats
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Pork
      • Turkey
    • Seafood
      • Shellfish Recipes
        • Calamari
        • Clams
        • Crab
        • Lobster
        • Mussels
        • Oysters
        • Scallops
        • Shrimp
      • Fish
    • Salsas and Dips
      • Salsas
      • Dips
    • Soups
    • Side Dishes and Drinks
      • Side Dishes
      • Drinks
    • Breads and Grains
    • Vegetarian Dishes
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • and More!
  • Recipes by Type
    • Puerto Rican Recipes
    • Mexican Recipes
    • Recipes
  • Beyond the Kitchen
    • and More!
    • My Best Blogging Tools
  • Library

Mexican Appetizers and More!

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Puerto Rican Recipes
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Puerto Rican Recipes
    • Recipes
    • About Me
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Seafood » Fish » Sandwich de Atún (Tuna)

    Published: May 5, 2020 Modified: Jun 9, 2023 by Catherine Arena 8 Comments

    Sandwich de Atún (Tuna)

    Share on Social!

    • Facebook
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Want to make the best tuna salad ever?! Are you hungry but don’t feel up to making a whole eventful lunch or dinner? This Sandwich de Atún (Tuna Sandwich) is perfect! It’s tangy, light and really, really delicious. Perfect for lunch, dinner or snack.

    Sandwich de Atun (Tuna) served with a side of sliced pickles on a white platter.

    I make tuna sandwiches all the time! It is my go to food whenever I’m both hungry and in a rush or just simply don’t want to spend a whole lot of time in the kitchen. It’s just quick, easy to make and absolutely delicious all at the same time!

    Just because I’m hungry doesn’t mean I ever want to sacrifice on taste! EVER! 

    So, if you enjoy tuna sandwiches like I do, then you will really love this spin on the classic! 

    Ingredients You Will Need 

    • 2 (6 ounce) cans or 1 (12 ounce) can of solid white tuna in water, drained
    • 1 scallion, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon red onions, chopped
    • ½ of small green or red bell pepper, chopped
    • 3 tablespoon horseradish sauce
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon lime zest
    • ¼ teaspoon ground stone mustard or Dijon
    • ½ cup mayonnaise (or to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • bread of your choice

    Breads for Tuna Sandwich

    Use pretty much whatever bread you like or change it up every so often. Try something new each time!

    Try this tuna salad on:

    • Everything bagels
    • Croissants
    • Baguette
    • Rye
    • Ciabatta
    • Sandwich bread
    • Pita bread
    • Focaccia
    • Multigrain
    • Sourdough
    • Whole wheat
    • Burrito wraps

    You can even serve this delicious tuna salad on crackers for a quick snack.

    Sandwich de Atun (Tuna) served with a side of sliced pickles on a white platter.

    Sides for Sandwich de Atún

    Serve this tuna salad with whatever side you like or with…

    • Chips and a side of pickles
    • Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad)
    • Ensalada de Papa (Potato Salad)
    • French fries

    How to Make Sandwich de Atún (Tuna Sandwich)

    Open can of tuna and drain water from can.

    Drained tuna and flaked in a white bowl.

    Add tuna to a bowl. Flake tuna with a fork.

    Zest lime with a grater.

    Add zest and all other ingredients to bowl. Mix well.

    Add salt and pepper to taste.

    All ingredients added to bowl with tuna to make salad.

    Serve immediately or allow tuna salad to chill in refrigerator for all the flavors to infuse really well.

    Note: This salad is better the next day! YUM!

    Top tuna salad on bread or wrap of your choice or serve with crackers for a quick snack.

    How to Make Tuna Salad Healthier

    • Serve tuna salad on romaine lettuce, spinach or kale.
    • Hollow tomatoes and fill with tuna salad. (Need a quick appetizer? Hollow small tomatoes and fill with tuna salad.)
    • Add less mayonnaise or use lime juice and plain yogurt instead of mayo.

    Topping Ideas for Tuna Sandwich

    Banana peppers: pick mild for extra flavor and tanginess or medium peppers for some heat.

    Cherry Peppers: one of my absolute favorite toppings.

    Lettuce and tomatoes: why change what works, right?!

    Relish: if you like sweetness with your tuna, add a little to your salad.

    Sandwich de Atun (Tuna) served with a side of sliced pickles on a white platter.

    Other quick and delicious lunch and dinner ideas: 

    Chick Fil A Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)

    BBQ Chicken Tostadas

    Sopa de Papa (Potato Soup)

    Fajitas de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Fajitas)

    Want to save this recipe? Save Pin to your favorite Pinterest Board!

    Sandwich de Atun pin

    📖 Recipe

    Sandwich de Atun (Tuna) served with a side of sliced pickles on a white platter.

    Sandwich de Atún (Tuna)

    Are you hungry but don't feel up to making a whole eventful lunch or dinner? This Sandwich de Atún (Tuna Sandwich) is perfect! It's tangy, light and really, really delicious. Perfect for lunch, dinner or snack.
     
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 188kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz solid white tuna in water drained
    • 1 scallion chopped
    • 2 tablespoon red onions chopped
    • ½ small green/red bell pepper chopped
    • 3 tbsp horseradish sauce
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon lime zest
    • ¼ teaspoon ground stone mustard or Dijon
    • ½ cup mayonnaise or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • bread of your choice

    Toppings (optional)

    • banana peppers
    • cherry peppers
    • relish
    • tomatoes and lettuce

    Instructions

    • Open can of tuna and drain water from can.
    • Add tuna to a bowl.
      Flake tuna with a fork.
    • Zest lime with a grater.
      Add zest and all other ingredients to bowl. Mix well.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve immediately or allow tuna salad to chill in refrigerator for all the flavors to infuse really well.
      Top tuna salad on bread or wrap of your choice or serve with crackers for a quick snack.
      Note: This salad is better the next day! YUM!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4 | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Click the stars above or below to rate or leave a comment down below!

    More Fish

    • Alaskan Cod served with a side of cilantro white rice, asparagus and lemon wedges.
      The Best Alaskan Cod Recipe
    • Ensalada de Bacalao served in a white platter with a side of yuca and avocado.
      Ensalada de Bacalao
    • Mojarra frita laying on top of a bed of white rice surrounding by slices of red onions and avocado slices.
      Mojarra Frita
    • Sopa de Mariscos (Caldo de Mariscos) served in a white bowl with avocado, tostones and white rice.
      Sopa de Mariscos (Caldo de Mariscos)

    Subscribe

     
     

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. veenaazmanov says

      May 12, 2020 at 11:13 am

      I love the Tuna option. Perfect for any meal and your recipe is so very interesting and perfect. I have to get going in making some of this amazing Sandwich.

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        May 13, 2020 at 4:22 am

        Haha, thank you Veena!

        Reply
    2. Alisa Infanti says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:48 am

      I loved the lime zest in this recipe!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        May 13, 2020 at 4:23 am

        I love it too! Makes a big difference in flavor!

        Reply
    3. Pam says

      May 12, 2020 at 9:53 am

      This fun recipe makes me think of my sweet Mama. Tuna sandwiches were a go-to lunch at our house growing up, especially in the summer.

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        May 12, 2020 at 10:27 am

        Tuna sandwiches are just perfect anytime aren’t they?!

        Reply
    4. Mahy says

      May 12, 2020 at 9:48 am

      I absolutely do! 🙂 Fantastic tuna salad that can easily replace my favroite go-to recipe. Yum!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        May 12, 2020 at 10:26 am

        YUM! 🙂 Thanks Mahy!

        Reply
    5 from 5 votes (1 rating without comment)

    Join the Discussion Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Profile Picture of founder of Mexican Appetizers and More

    HOLA! WELCOME!

    I'm Cathy! Here we like to talk about food, especially Latin food and appetizers. Love Mexican, Puerto Rican and other Latin food? Come and indulge with me in some of the tastiest Latin appetizers and dishes. 

    More about me →

    Recipes We're Loving this Month

    • Puerto Rican Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo) in a white bowl with white rice on the side.
      Puerto Rican Chicken Soup

    • Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo) cooked in a black skillet.
      Easy Delicious Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo)

    • Carne frita served in a white platter with a side of garlic dipping sauce.
      Carne Frita (Fried Pork Chunks)

    • Sopa de Salchichon (Salami Soup) cooked in a large caldero (dutch oven pot) with a side of white rice and avocado halves.
      Sopa de Salchichon

    • Pollo Chuco (Pollo con Tajadas) assembled on a white plate and pickled red onions on the side.
      Pollo Chuco (Pollo con Tajadas)

    • Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops served on a white platter.
      Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops

    • Espagueti con carne molida (Puerto Rican Spaghetti) served in a white bowl with a side of bread, tossed salad and grated parmesan cheese.
      Espagueti con Carne Molida

    • Ensalada de Coditos con Jamon (Macaroni Salad with Ham) served in a white salad bowl and a glass salad bowl.
      Ensalada de Coditos con Jamón

    Dinner Recipes

    • Costillas Fritas (Fried Ribs) served on a white platter with lime wedges and a side of garlic aioli and garlic vinaigrette.
      Costillas Fritas (Fried Ribs)

    • Mojarra frita laying on top of a bed of white rice surrounding by slices of red onions and avocado slices.
      Mojarra Frita

    • Espagueti con carne molida (Puerto Rican Spaghetti) served in a white bowl with a side of bread, tossed salad and grated parmesan cheese.
      Espagueti con Carne Molida

    • Fully cooked Sudado de Pollo (Colombian Chicken Stew) in pot.
      Sudado de Pollo

    Yummy Desserts

    • Flan de Calabaza served on a white and black patterned plate with caramel sauce around.
      Flan de Calabaza

    • Flan de Café (Coffee Flan) on a white platter and a smaller flan on another white plate topped with coffee granules.
      Flan de Café (Coffee Flan)

    • A slice of Budin de Pan on a small white plate with the rum sauce beside it in a gravy bowl.
      Budín de Pan

    • Arroz con Dulce Puertorriqueño (Puerto Rican Rice Pudding) served in a white casserole topped with ground cinnamon.
      Arroz con Dulce Puertorriqueño

    • Tembleque de Coco served in a rimmed mold, topped with coconut flakes.
      Tembleque de Coco

    • Flan de coco served on a large platter and two individual side servings with whipped cream.
      Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    • Limber de Coco (Coconut Limber) prepared and frozen in plastic cups, topped with shredded coconut and ground cinnamon.
      Limber de Coco

    • Limber de Leche (Limber de Crema) served in plastic cups, topped with cinnamon and one flipped over inside cup. Cinnamon sticks laying beside limbers.
      Limber de Leche

    Popular Recipes

    • Puerto Rican Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo) in a white bowl with white rice on the side.
      Puerto Rican Chicken Soup

    • A batch of arroz blanco cooked in a caldero (dutch oven pot). Beside it is a white plate with a serving of rice and avocado slices and a small bowl of habichuelas guisadas (stewed beans).
      Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

    • Chicharrones de Puerco (Pork Cracklings) served on a white plate with cilantro garlic aioli and lime wedges.
      Chicharrones de Cerdo

    • Carne frita served in a white platter with a side of garlic dipping sauce.
      Carne Frita (Fried Pork Chunks)

    • Refreshing Agua de Platano (Banana Agua Fresca) served in Mason Jars and topped with fresh banana slices and cinnamon.
      Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)

    • Authentic Mexican Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce served on a green and white platter.
      Authentic Mexican Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2025 Mexican Appetizers and More

    Unauthorized use and/or duplication of material without express and written permission from this site's owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Mexican Appetizers and More with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.