Sardine salad sandwich
Whip up a delicious and nutritious Sardine Salad Sandwich with this easy recipe! Featuring canned sardines, crunchy celery, zesty onion, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of fresh dill and lemon, it’s a perfect combination of savory and tangy flavors. Layer it with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers on soft white bread and garnish with alfalfa seeds for added texture and nutrition. Ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this sandwich is both satisfying and healthy.
- 24 Mar 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 15 Ingredients
The Sardine Salad Sandwich is a delicious and nutritious option for a quick meal. Combining the rich taste of sardines with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing, this sandwich is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Simple to prepare and packed with protein, it's perfect for both lunch and a light dinner.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the drained sardines and mash them gently with a fork.
- Add the finely chopped celery and onion to the sardines.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mustard.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Let the sardine salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves.
- Slice the tomatoes into 4 even slices.
- Thinly slice the cucumber.
- Lay out 8 slices of white bread on a clean surface.
- Spread an even layer of the sardine salad mixture on 4 slices of the bread.
- On top of the sardine salad mixture, place a lettuce leaf.
- Add a tomato slice and a few cucumber slices on top of the lettuce.
- Sprinkle some alfalfa sprouts onto each sandwich.
- Close each sandwich with the remaining 4 slices of bread, pressing gently to secure.
- Cut each sandwich in half for easier handling if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh sardine salad sandwiches!
Tips:
- Choose high-quality sardines.: Opt for canned sardines packed in olive oil for a richer taste. If possible, use boneless and skinless sardines for a smoother texture.
- Chill the mixture.: After mixing all the salad ingredients, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together nicely.
- Toast the bread.: Toasting the bread slices will add a crunchy texture to the sandwich and help prevent it from getting soggy.
- Customize your veggies.: Feel free to add or replace vegetables according to your preference. Bell peppers, avocados, or radishes could be great additions.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest.: Freshly squeezed lemon juice and freshly grated lemon zest will provide a brighter and more vibrant flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.
Your Sardine Salad Sandwich is now ready to be enjoyed! This flavorful and healthy sandwich is sure to become a regular favorite. Pair it with a side of fresh fruit or a light soup for a complete meal.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 220 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 290kcal | 14% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 18g | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 30g | 9% |
| Fiber 2.56g | 7% |
| Sugar 5g | 5% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 11g | 13% |
| Saturated 1.67g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 70mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 130ug | 15% |
| Choline 55mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 0.34mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 0.28mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 5mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 0.20mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B9 90ug | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 4.11ug | 171% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E 1.61mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K 60ug | 48% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 310mg | 24% |
| Copper, Cu 0.21mg | 23% |
| Iron, Fe 3.58mg | 33% |
| Magnesium, Mg 45mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P 320mg | 25% |
| Potassium, K 460mg | 13% |
| Selenium, Se 36ug | 67% |
| Sodium, Na 690mg | 46% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.32mg | 12% |
| Water | |
| Water 160g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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