Tuna Basil Sprout Sandwich

Name: Tuna Basil Sprout Sandwich
Ingredients: One 6 oz (170 g) can flaked or chunk light tuna in water, drained; One 6 oz (170 g) can flaked or chunk light tuna in water, drained; 3 Tbsp (45 mL) light mayonnaise; 1½ tsp (7.5 mL) basil pesto; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) thinly sliced green onion; 4 slices bread (your choice); ¼ cup (60 mL) quinoa sprouts; 2 slices roasted red pepper (optional)

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Quinoa 365

By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Published 2011

About

The basil pesto, roasted red pepper and quinoa sprouts raise this tuna salad up several notches.

Ingredients

One 6 oz (170 g) can flaked or chunk light tuna in water, drained

Sandwich
Fish course
Pescatarian

Method

Place the tuna, mayonnaise, pesto and green onion in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Spread half the mixture evenly on a slice of bread. Top with half the quinoa sprouts. Add 1 slice of roasted red pepper (if using) and top with another slice of bread. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a second sandwich. Serve immediately.