With kids at home right now, I wanted to share a twist on the basic tuna sandwich. Make it fun by mixing and matching different types of bread to jazz up the kids’ sandwiches. These Tuna Checkerboard Sandwiches are my healthier version using fresh lemon juice and white wine vinegar instead of mayonnaise. I also add freshly chopped basil or dill to mine if you have that at home or in your garden. This recipe is light, flavorful and a great new way to get the kids to eat more tuna. Let me know how your kids like it. Stay well!
This recipe is in my first internationally published cookbook, “400 Best Sandwiches: From Classics & Burgers to Wraps & Condiments” published by Robert Rose, Inc. If you’d like to purchase a copy, purchase here.
Tuna Checkerboard Sandwich
15 minutes
4 servings
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, packed in water, drained
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 slices whole wheat bread (1-inch thick slices)
2 slices white bread (1-inch thick slices)
1/2 cup mixed salad greens
1/3 cup alalfa sprouts (optional)
1. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, vinegar, oil, lemon juice and pepper.
2. Place whole wheat and white bread slices on work surface. Spread tuna equally over half of the bread slices. Top equally with lettuce and sprouts, if using. Cover whole wheat and white bread with remaining bread slices.
3. Cut each sandwich into 4 squares and arrange in a checkboard pattern.
These look fantastic and I absolutely love the idea of a tuna salad sans mayo. Thanks so much for sharing!
what a great idea! How fun!
Oooo, I LOVE tuna. And these little sammies are so cute I could pet them.
I have your book, and my kids love this one!
I love that you added in sprouts. These are so cute!
So cute! My daughter would love these.
So creative, as usual, Alison!
These are so cute! What a good way to make lunch fun!
These are awesome! Love this idea for kids!
I could almost taste those sammys just looking at that picture. Super cute idea.
We love tuna salad without the traditional mayo. Must try these!
my girls love tuna, this would certainly liven up the sandwich! Spouts are such a nice addition!
Cool Idea! If more kids liked Pumpernickel, you could make a real checkerboard..lol Maybe I’ll go that route for a football party with adults 🙂
Love this cute idea for back to school sandwiches, healthy with the whole wheat bread and sprouts too!
I love seeing a mayo-less version, but still with a good mouthfeel!
Love tuna sandwiches! esp with alfafa sprouts…going to have this for lunch tomorrow!
A super fun twist on the tuna sandwich! Fun idea Alison.
Great idea! I don’t have kids, but I know my other half would appreciate this =)
We love tuna in our household. Although I’ve never cut the crusts off our sandwiches, these are adorable. I have looked through the book and it’s fantastic. Let me know how many you want to give away, girl. Hugs!