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spicy tuna salad inside a sandwich with tomatoes and lettuce wrapped in parchment paper sliced in half on a cutting board

The Best Spicy Tuna Salad Sandwich


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  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

This Spicy Tuna Salad Sandwich is creamy, tangy, and loaded with bold flavor from kimchi, hot sauce, and sesame oil. It’s the perfect make-ahead lunch for meal prep, picnics, or beach days—fancy deli taste without the price tag!


Ingredients

  • 15 oz canned albacore tuna (3 cans), water drained

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup kimchi, finely chopped

  • 3 to 4 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)

  • 2 tbsp red onion, minced

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • Squeeze of lemon juice

  • Salt, to taste

For serving:

  • 8 slices sandwich bread

  • Lettuce and tomato

  • Optional: bacon or cheese


Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the drained tuna, mayo, kimchi, hot sauce, red onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and salt.

  2. Stir until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust salt or hot sauce to your liking.

  3. Spread onto sandwich bread and add lettuce, tomato, and any extra toppings like bacon or cheese.

  4. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 10