Tuna Sauerkraut Sandwich

This single-serve tuna sauerkraut sandwich recipe is a refreshing twist on a classic tuna sandwich. The tangy crunch of the sauerkraut works a lot like pickles, but with some seriously delicious depth...perfect for you sauerkraut lovers out there. If you're looking for a Reuben (the all-time classic sauerkraut sandwich!) or a tuna melt, I have those too.

"I actually really like it! It tastes great. And so healthy with sauerkraut and tuna. Thanks for sharing."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Monika, One Happy Dish reader

I've been craving tuna and sauerkraut lately, ever since making a simple tuna sauerkraut salad. I also love a good sandwich. Like one of those nice thick, fresh deli type sandwiches on crusty bread. I'll often make a simple tuna sandwich, but right now I'm 100% craving some 'kraut with my lunch. 😉

Solution: tuna salad sandwich with sauerkraut. So simple, but so satisfying. And this one travels well too if you want to make in advance.

🌿 Ingredients

To keep things simple for quick lunch prep, I used just a handful of ingredients in this recipe. I love fresh veggies in my tuna salad so I'm using celery, red pepper and red onion here, plus a little mayo.

I also love using fresh sauerkraut from the produce department, but a non-perishable jar works fine too. If you plan ahead, you can also make your own sauerkraut at home!

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

🥧 Serving suggestions

This sandwich is great all on its own, but you could also pair it with some chips, veggie sticks or fermented carrot sticks. (My favorite!)

🍳 Recipe

Tuna Sauerkraut Sandwich

Allison Campbell

5 from 1 rating

A quick tuna and sauerkraut sandwich for one made with creamy tuna salad, tangy sauerkraut, lettuce and crusty bread. Ready in 10 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 331

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 small stalk celery
• ¼ small red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
• 1 leaf green leaf lettuce or other lettuce
• 2 ½ ounces canned tuna
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• sea salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 slices bread or gluten-free bread, any kind
• 2 tablespoons sauerkraut or homemade sauerkraut

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef's knife

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Method

 

1. Wash and finely chop the celery, red pepper and onion, and wash the lettuce; set aside. Place the tuna in a large mixing bowl and use a fork to separate into flakes.
   1 small stalk celery, ¼ small red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon red onion, 1 leaf green leaf lettuce, 2 ½ ounces canned tuna
2. Add the vegetables and mayonnaise to the tuna as well as salt and pepper to taste, and mix well to incorporate.
   1 tablespoon mayonnaise, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
3. Toast the bread if desired and place the lettuce, tuna salad and sauerkraut on one slice, close and slice in half, and serve.
   2 slices bread, 2 tablespoons sauerkraut

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1785IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Storage: Once assembled, this tuna sauerkraut sandwich will stay fresh for up to 24 hours in a food storage bag or covered container in the fridge.

Meal prep: You can make the tuna salad up to 4 days in advance and then assemble your sandwich just before eating.

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