Tuna Bagel
A quick and satisfying tuna bagel that blends creamy mayo, crunchy celery, and tangy pickle for a burst of flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or a speedy breakfast, this classic New York staple is both comforting and refreshing.
Maker: Cheffin with Zach
From: Instagram(view original)
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Ingredients
- 2 bagel
- 1 can canned tuna
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 sliced dill pickle
- 2 leaf lettuce
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1Slice the bagels in half and toast them on a skillet or toaster until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- 2While the bagels are toasting, drain the canned tuna thoroughly.
- 3In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, minced red onion, and sliced dill pickle; stir until the mixture is evenly blended.
- 4Season the tuna mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as desired.
- 5Spread the seasoned tuna mixture evenly onto each toasted bagel half, covering the surface completely.
- 6Place fresh lettuce leaves on top of the tuna mixture on each bagel half.
- 7Serve the assembled tuna bagels immediately while the bagels are still warm and the lettuce is crisp.
- 8Optional: Pair with a side of fresh fruit or a light salad for a more complete meal.
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- How long does it take to make Tuna Bagel?
- About 15 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Tuna Bagel recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Tuna Bagel recipe come from?
- It was shared by Cheffin with Zach on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.