Swimmin’ with the Tuna Fishes!
You won’t have to call your kids twice when serving these tuna fish sandwiches. The sight of these little fishies will bring a smile to their faces, and the lovely lemony-chive flavors will not disappoint. The tender greens in DOLE® Butter Bliss Lettuce add just the right amount of sweet and crunch – a combination that every sandwich deserves. Perfect for entertaining as well.
Ingredients
- 8 thin whole-wheat bread slices
- 2 cans (6 oz.) albacore tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 bag (3 cups) DOLE® Butter Bliss Lettuce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper or thinly sliced DOLE® Carrots for decoration, optional
Directions
- Cut four bread slices into heart shapes with 2-1/2-inch cookie cutters. Cut ½ inch off the tip of hearts; set aside. Cut 2-1/2-inch rounds from remaining bread slices with cookie cutter. Set bread shapes aside.
- Stir together tuna, mayonnaise, lemon peel, and chives. Spread a thin layer of tuna salad on top of all bread shapes. Top 2 hearts and 2 circles with DOLE® Butter Bliss salad blend. Top with matching shapes, lightly pressing to secure. Use the circle sandwiches for the “body” and the heart sandwiches for the “tail”.
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Decorate with red pepper or DOLE® Carrot circles for eyes, bubbles and mouth, if desired.
Tips & tricks
These make perfect party food for kids. Double the recipe and arrange the eight sandwiches on a platter like a school of fish! Kids will love them.