Tuna Salad on a Mission

Used to be that tuna salad was considered the “healthy choice.” But now who knows? Is the tuna wild? Is the mayo used to make the salad healthy? What about the bread for the sandwich? Is it gluten free? We can drive ourselves bonkers trying to keep up with all the information. And, this may  be part of the reason why tuna salad has lost popularity lately.  So, if you ever just get a taste for a tuna salad sandwich, why not just try it from a different angle? This recipe combines a dairy-egg free variation of tuna salad with Life Changing Bread, to bring you a clean(er) nutritional powerhouse of a tuna sandwich, with fiber, complete proteins from the fish and also plants, healthy fats, and other vitamins and minerals.

So, forget about “whether a tuna sandwich is okay” and dig in!

niçoise tuna salad finger sandwiches

2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
About half a scallion, chopped
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, loosely chopped
Splash of unfiltered raw cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon (or more if you like strong mustard flavor)
1 packet of solid white tuna in water (5 ounce)
- wild caught if possible
About half a stock of celery, finely chopped (or more if you like celery crunch)
4 toasted “finger” slices of Life Changing Bread
Baby spinach, tomato, arugula, radish, anything to add to your sandwich and make it yummy and colorful

First make the dressing by mixing the grapefruit juice, oil, scallion, tarragon, vinegar, & dijon mustard. In a separate bowl, place the tuna (drained) with the celery, and add the dressing. Mix gently being careful not to turn it into tuna mush. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Place the tuna on top of the bread slices along with you favorite detox friendly toppings. Pictured here, I added caper berries for a decorative touch. ENJOY!