A delicious tuna salad bagel on a rustic wooden board

Bagels

bagel with tuna salad

By Amelia Hernandez

Published: 15 Feb 2025

This recipe is my go-to quick lunch or snack. It’s incredibly simple, requires minimal ingredients, and tastes unbelievably delicious. I often make this when I'm short on time or need a satisfying yet simple meal. It brings back memories of my friend, Sarah, who used to make the most amazing tuna salad sandwiches during our college days. Good times.
Close-up shot of a half-eaten tuna salad bagel
This recipe uses simple ingredients that are probably already in your pantry. Trust me, you won't need a degree in culinary arts or some magical secret family recipe for this. It's the kind of recipe that even a complete cooking novice can handle with ease. What I love most about this recipe is it's super adaptable. Make it your own; add your favorite ingredients.
A person happily eating a tuna salad bagel outdoors

Required Equipments

  • Large bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Toaster oven or regular oven

Bagel-with-Tuna-Salad

This recipe shows you how to make a classic tuna salad bagel. It's easy, quick, and unbelievably delicious—perfect for a simple lunch or snack!

⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 1 servings

Preparation Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minutes

Total Time:

🍽 Ingredients

đź“– Instructions

  1. First, let's toast that bagel! Pop it in your toaster oven or regular oven until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. Don't burn it, though... we want that perfect golden-brown color. Mmmmmm!
  2. Now, get your tuna salad ready! In a medium bowl, gently mix together your canned tuna (make sure it's drained!), mayonnaise (or your preferred dressing), celery (finely chopped), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Don't be shy with the pepper!
  3. Once your bagel is perfectly toasted, it's time for the assembly! Spread a generous layer of your delicious tuna salad evenly onto one half of the bagel. Don't be stingy! You deserve a hearty amount.
  4. Now for the important part: Place a few lettuce leaves on top of the tuna salad for added freshness (and crunch!). It adds a beautiful texture contrast, trust me.
  5. Gently place the other half of the bagel on top, completing your creation. Admire your handiwork for a moment; it is absolutely beautiful!
  6. Carefully cut the bagel in half and enjoy your fabulous, satisfying bagel with tuna salad. I hope you have a wonderful time enjoying it! Don't forget to share a photo, okay?

đź“ť Notes

  • Feel free to experiment with different types of bagels and dressings. Get creative!
  • If you want a creamier tuna salad, add a bit more mayonnaise.

🍎 Nutrition

Calories: 300 kcal

Protein: 15 g

Fat: 15 g

Carbohydrates: 35 g

Fiber: 3 g

Calcium: 20 mg

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